S5 E17 I Thought God Forgot Me

About this episode

Carmen shares her journey of feeling forgotten by God and how a pivotal moment changed her perspective on life and faith.

At 51 years old, a single phone call uncovered a truth Carmen never saw coming—and forced her to rethink everything she believed about her life… and about God. In her book, Spaghetti, Lemonade and Finding Joy , Carmen shares the deeper story behind that moment—and the years that led up to it. After a childhood marked by loss, instability, and a constant feeling of being overlooked, she spent years trying to earn her place—at home, in relationships, and even with God. Deep down, she believed something many of us quietly wonder: What if God forgot me? In this episode, we talk about: growing up feeling unseen and unwanted the exhausting need to earn love and approval how God often reaches us through other people and the moment everything changed This isn’t just Carmen’s story. It’s for anyone who has ever questioned their worth… or wondered where God was in their life. You may feel forgotten. But you’re not.

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Durfey, Debra Durfey

Guest: Carmen

Topics covered

• feeling unseen
• earning love
• God's presence
• personal transformation
• overcoming loss

Keywords

• God
• faith
• self-worth
• personal story
• transformation
• love
• approval

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Spaghetti, Lemonade and Finding Joy

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