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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
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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. Click here for show notes. Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upcoming event! Music: Home (Inspirational And Uplifting Acoustic...
A 4-step guide to starting 2026 with intention: reflect, assess, discern, and plan for purposeful living. Watch this episode on YouTube. Click here for show notes. Sign up for the Graced cohort Get the Intentional Living Workbook Key Takeaways: The questions in this episode are designed to help you: Reflect on this past year. Assess where you are right now. Discern your next steps. Create a plan for moving forward. Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will ...
Sign up for the Graced Cohort Listen in for: • Why I'm leading this cohort now • Who this is for (and why your story isn’t too messy) • What I’m asking of you • All the details about how to join • How to sign up (and scholarship information) Click here for show notes. Watch this episode on YouTube. Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken Book Teresa to speak at an upco...
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 didn’t mean stepping back into harm, and submission didn’t mean surrendering your safety? We tackle the most misunderstood truths about abusive dynamics, offering a clear path toward safety, integrity, and hope. On today’s episode, we walk through four essential questions to identify patterns of abuse, how escalation works...
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 wise community to reduce isolation and strengthen courage. If you’ve wondered whether what you’re living is normal, or if leaders have told you to try harder while you’re shrinking inside, this conversation offers clarity, language, and hope. Watch thi...
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 this powerful psalm, my hope is that if you’re navigating your own wilderness, you’ll be reminded that even in your most desperate moments, you will find yourself tucked under God’s wings, clinging to Him with all of your soul. And when you find that you can n...
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. Click here for show notes and to connect with Jennifer Lucy Tyler. Watch this Episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken Book Teresa...
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 heal trauma while staying rooted in Scripture. Kristin shares three lifelines that helped her move from merely surviving after divorce to living the abundant life. Her story is a beautiful testimony of God’s power to heal the whole person—heart, soul, mind, and body 💛! Click here...
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 voice and lifts women from crisis to choice. Click here for show notes and to connect with Gretchen Huijskens. Watch this Episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Or...
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 remind you that you are seen, chosen, and deeply loved by God, who invites you to praise Him even in your pain. Click here for show notes Watch this Episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast updat...
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 conversation with author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall as we open Psalm 139 and let it reshape how we see God—and how we see ourselves. Click here for show notes and to connect with Glenna Marshall. Watch this Episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the...
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 difficult season, seeking hope in suffering, or wondering how God might be at work in your life, listen in for encouragement, biblical insight, and practical guidance for finding meaning and purpose in your wilderness. Click here for show notes and to connec...
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 His daughters. She is a kindred spirit whose life work includes sharing this good news with women through her writing, speaking, and podcast. For those feeling overlooked, Whitney offers hope and practical steps toward living seen. Listen in and find, ...
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: when the world walks away, God comes looking. He sees your tears, hears your prayers, and knows your name. Her story reminds us that often our deepest encounters with God happen not in our moments of triumph, but in our experiences of abandonment and despa...
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. This profound conversation reveals how recognizing our original design as beings created for beauty and relationship can transform our approach to healing from trauma. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, you can listen to it here. Click here for sh...
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've felt invisible, misunderstood, or afraid to reveal your true self, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom. Join us as we explore how embracing the gaze of God and safe others can rewire our brains and restore our souls. Click here for sh...
Do you ever feel invisible or overlooked? In this episode, we explore biblical stories of women who felt unseen and discover how God actively pursues those society forgets. Teresa introduces her Seen series and unpacks how you can connect with both God and others in a digital, distracted world. Click here for show notes and resources. Watch this Episode on YouTube Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Order Graced: How God ...
Teresa Whiting unveils the podcast's new name, Beauty in the Brokenness, reflecting her 11-year passion for finding God's beauty in the midst of pain. She shares her journey of letting fear hold her back from embracing this message and how she's finally stepping into the vision God placed on her heart years ago. We discuss: • The difference between beauty after brokenness vs finding beauty in the midst of pain • Finding glimpses of beauty in everyday moments • Understanding "the ache" w...
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An honest convo about what's on Teresa's heart these days: • Finding our identity • Lament (yet again) • The significance of our small lives • The power (and pain) of pruning • Why I'm taking a “summer sabbath” • Bonus journaling hack Sign up here to join Teresa's prayer team or be a beta reader for her next Bible Study! Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here. Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken Book ...
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