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October 22, 2025

Held in the Breaking: A Faith Story of Surrender and Survival

Season 1, Episode 3600:26:12Published October 22, 2025

In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my friend Andi for a raw and redemptive conversation about surrender, survival, and the sweetness of God's presence in our darkest moments. Andi shares her deeply personal journey through the pain of divorce and how she learned to stop white knuckling her way through life and instead release control to the One who holds it all.

We talk about what it means to cry out to God not just for rescue, but for His will, and how that shift can lead to true peace and freedom. Andi opens up about experiencing God in unexpected places: her closet, her car, and her front porch. Those places became sacred spaces of healing.

If you've ever struggled with control, felt like you were barely surviving, or wondered if God sees you in the middle of your mess, this episode is for you. Andi's story is a powerful reminder that God meets us right where we are, not where we think we need to be, and that He never wastes our pain.

We also talk about:

  • Learning to pray "Your will be done" instead of "fix this"

  • Surrendering control as a pathway to peace

  • Spiritual warfare and surviving the night with only the name of Jesus

  • Being the strong one who finally broke and found grace there

Scriptures referenced:

  • Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

  • Luke 22:42 — "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."

  • Philippians 4:7 — "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

  • Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..."

    Do you have a story of faith, healing, or transformation that could encourage others? I'd love to hear from you. Perspectives into Practice is all about real people, real struggles, and the real presence of God in our everyday lives. If you're interested in being a guest on the show, fill out this quick form or reach out directly. Your story might be the one someone else needs to hear today.

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In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my friend Andi for a raw and redemptive conversation about surrender, survival, and the sweetness of God's presence in our darkest moments. Andi shares her deeply personal journey through the pain of divorce and how she learned to stop white knuckling her way through life and instead release control to the One who holds it all.

We talk about what it means to cry out to God not just for rescue, but for His will, and how that shift can lead to true peace and freedom. Andi opens up about experiencing God in unexpected places: her closet, her car, and her front porch. Those places became sacred spaces of healing.

If you've ever struggled with control, felt like you were barely surviving, or wondered if God sees you in the middle of your mess, this episode is for you. Andi's story is a powerful reminder that God meets us right where we are, not where we think we need to be, and that He never wastes our pain.

We also talk about:

  • Learning to pray "Your will be done" instead of "fix this"

  • Surrendering control as a pathway to peace

  • Spiritual warfare and surviving the night with only the name of Jesus

  • Being the strong one who finally broke and found grace there

Scriptures referenced:

  • Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

  • Luke 22:42 — "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."

  • Philippians 4:7 — "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

  • Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..."

    Do you have a story of faith, healing, or transformation that could encourage others? I'd love to hear from you. Perspectives into Practice is all about real people, real struggles, and the real presence of God in our everyday lives. If you're interested in being a guest on the show, fill out this quick form or reach out directly. Your story might be the one someone else needs to hear today.

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