About this episode

In this episode, Amy Eaton shares insights on experiencing God's presence during painful times and the importance of community support.

Nuggets of Wisdom * “I needed mature Christian women around me to say, “I love you. I am sorry. This is really hard.” * “The enemy thought he was going to derail me. And God was like, ‘I will not waste this.’ “ * “I try to make sure that rather than going into spiritual mother mode...(I ask) how can I love you in this season?” * “Pray and ask the Lord to give you wisdom on who is safe community.” * “God has always been faithful to show me His nearness.” * “I believe that hope is active. I can stare at my circumstances, or I can gaze at God.” * “God invites us to participate and hope—even when we’re going through heavy things.” About the Author Amy Eaton is an author, speaker, and encourager whose work centers on helping women find hope in Christ through life’s hardest seasons. Her book, Hope When It’s Heavy, offers a gentle, honest walk through suffering anchored in God’s faithfulness. With experience in ministry, psychology, and human resources, Amy brings insight and authenticity to conversations on spiritual resilience, emotional health, and trusting God in the everyday. You can connect with Amy at amyeatonauthor.com , or at @amyeatonauthor on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok…

People in this episode

Host: Tammy Kennington

Guest: Amy Eaton

Topics covered

• God's nearness
• pain
• hope
• spiritual resilience
• community support

Keywords

• God's nearness
• pain
• hope
• spiritual mother
• community
• faithfulness
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hope When It’s Heavy

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