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148. How Did My Surgery Go & a Couple Updates | Heather Gaffney

Welcome to Episode 148 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
I have a very short episode for you this week. As I mentioned in a previous episode, I had an ablation for my lower back and an ankle reconstruction surgery last week. Yes, both procedures occurred less than 48 hours apart.
That scheduling was actually a blessing in disguise.
I am home and able to do most things. Except I can't walk. At all. No weight at all on the ankle, and the splint is huge. I'll post a photo on my community tab over on YouTube.
Let me just say that my toes are freezing because none of my extra-large, super-warm socks are big enough to cover them.
I am super grateful for everyone who has prayed, sent messages, helped with rides, and helped with groceries. Everything has been a blessing.
I look forward to getting back to my normal routine in January.
 
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147. Advent Beauty (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 147 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of Advent. Advent is a season of approximately four weeks. The first week focuses on Hope, and we light the first purple candle, known as the Prophet's Candle.
 
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146. How Do You Begin Again When You Say Words You Regret? | Kylie Hein

Welcome to Episode 146 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Have you ever said or done something you later regretted? My guess is that most of you reading this answered, "Yes."
I think we all do it.
Sometimes we are able to fix it - make amends - and sometimes, we can't. At least not the way we might want to fix it.
This week, I speak with a woman who said some harsh words and made a decision for which she had some regret. And before they had a chance to come face-to-face, something awful happened.
Like so many times on this podcast, Kylie took that situation and changed her life. Instead of wallowing in the "why," she started asking, "What now?"
That perspective shift, and her developing faith in God, put her on a path to learn from this situation - to find beauty in her suffering - and to use it to help other women through coaching and spiritual direction.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Kylie!
 
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Website: www.kyliemhein.com
Persistence in Prayer podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2135786
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145. Beautiful Repentance (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 145 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of repentance with the illustration of Jesus' response to the Good Thief on the Cross: "Today, you will be with me in paradise."
 
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144. My Plans or God's Orchestration ~ Which Is Better?

Welcome to Episode 144 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Are you a planner? Do you like to have every detail accounted for, and basically like to have it your way?
Do you ever pray like you're at the Burger King drive-through?
Well, as much as we may not like it, God does not answer prayers like Burger King offers to let you have it your way.
Through a series of medical challenges, I've discovered (to no one's surprise) that God's orchestrations are better than my plans. And while this particular orchestration is not how I wanted it, or would have planned it myself, I am seeing that, as usual, He is right.
So, while this episode was meant to be an update with some practical information, it turned into another reminder - mostly for myself - that His thoughts are above my thoughts, and His ways are higher than my ways (Isaiah 55:8-9).
I hope there are some nuggets in here for you as well. Plus, I did still include the practical information.
 
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143. A Beautifully Hard Truth (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of Jesus' hard truths; the truths and rewards that come from His commands.
 
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142. Navigating Cultural Differences in Marriage | Brooke Joiner

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
What happens when the Holy Spirit introduces you to your spouse in a country where you both are foreigners and you don't even speak the same language?
I was blessed to sit down with Brooke Joiner this week! She shares an interesting story of how she met and married her husband. It's not your typical story!
She shares with us the challenges created by the cultural differences she and her husband each brought to the marriage. The challenges create a more unique situation that can derail your relationship if you are not prayerful and intentional.
Brooke is delightful, and we shared many laughs during this conversation!
 
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141. Beautiful Garden (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 141 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of gardens and the nourishment God provides us through them.
 
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140. The Father Listens and Grants You Peace | Steven M. Bell

Welcome to Episode 140 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this week's episode, I sit down with musician and author Steven M. Bell.
Steven shares about his faith journey, which includes listening to his son and his struggles with addiction. Those struggles did not resolve once he landed in his faith.
In fact, they hit bottom. And Steven found himself wanting to quit.
Until he found peace.
Join us as we discuss some uncomfortable truths on a journey from questioning faith to finding peace.
 
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Steven's Book: Uncomfortable Truth: https://amzn.to/3JWchWf
 
Other titles mentioned in this episode:
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Case for Catholicism: https://amzn.to/4qMKLuR
Rome Sweet Home: https://amzn.to/4456qEP
 
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139. A Beautiful Reward (BoBB)

Welcome to Episode 139 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of our everlasting reward, not the earthly rewards we may receive, but those bestowed on us by God for our faithfulness.
 
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