Ep 27: Refined Through the Stretch: Trusting God in Hard Seasons

Ep 27: Refined Through the Stretch: Trusting God in Hard Seasons

From Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn by Autumn Swain

March 8, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Dr. Autumn discusses how to navigate difficult seasons in life while maintaining faith and integrity.

Ever whispered, "God… what is happening?" In this episode, Dr. Autumn speaks to the seasons that rattle your certainty — heartbreak, disappointment, unanswered prayers, emotional exhaustion — and shows you how to walk through them without losing your faith, your nervous system, or your integrity. Blending biblical lament, nervous system regulation, and the principles of Aligned Living, she reframes hard seasons not as punishment, but as preparation. Learn how to steady your body, guard your thoughts, protect your character, and stay anchored — even when life feels disorienting. Intro and Outro Music Credit: Savage by Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, License type: CC BY Please visit: www.autumnswain.com [http://autumnswain.com/] Contact: autumn@thealignedleader.org IG: @drautumnswain FB: Autumn Alena Swain Mentioned Resources: The Playground Leader by Dr Autumn Swain Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Autumn

Topics covered

  • trusting God
  • hard seasons
  • faith
  • nervous system regulation
  • emotional exhaustion
  • biblical lament

Keywords

  • trust
  • heartbreak
  • disappointment
  • prayers
  • emotional health
  • aligned living

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Playground Leader, Prophetic Lament

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