In this powerful episode of Everything Made Beautiful, I sit down with marriage and family therapist Kimberly Haar to discuss her extraordinary journey from trauma to triumph. Four years after Kim's divorce, when she thought she was ready for a new beginning, an unimaginable night changed everything. What started as the worst night of her life became the catalyst for one of the most remarkable redemption stories I've ever heard.

Kim vulnerably shares how she moved from victim to survivor, the sacred space where her healing began, and the choice to forgive the unforgivable—not just once, but over and over again. As both a trauma survivor and professional therapist, she offers wisdom that can only come from someone who's walked through the valley and emerged whole.

This conversation tackles the hard questions: Where is God when bad things happen? How do we not get stuck in victimhood? How do we choose healing when we've been shattered? Kim's story is proof that no one is too broken for God's redemption, and that beauty truly can emerge from the deepest ashes.

Whether you're walking through your own dark valley or simply need a reminder of God's faithfulness, this episode will challenge your heart and strengthen your faith in ways you don't expect.

Be advised: This episode discusses domestic violence and gun violence, but culminates in the hope of Christ.

Kimberly's Website: https://kimberlyhaar.com
Kimberly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kimberly.haar
Kimberly's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyJHaar/
Kimberly's Book: https://kimberlyhaar.com/healing-from-lifes-deepest-hurts-book/

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 40 episodes of Everything Made Beautiful. This one feels different—because it is.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal update and reflecting on what it looks like to intentionally press pause. Lately, the Lord has been inviting me to slow down, to be fully present for the season I’m in, and to make space for rest, reflection, and renewal.

I talk about the significance of the numbers 7 and 40 in scripture, why I’m stepping back from the podcast for a little while, and how I’m leaning into a quieter rhythm—both for my family and for my soul. I also share where I’ll still be writing during this time and how you can stay connected.

This isn’t goodbye—it’s just a sacred pause. And maybe, just maybe, it’s an invitation for you too.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to breathe, recalibrate, or listen for God’s leading in a noisy world, I hope this episode encourages you to do just that.

Let’s embrace intentional presence together.

In this episode of Everything Made Beautiful, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with author, speaker, and all-around kindred spirit, Rebecca George. From the moment I picked up her book Do the Thing, I knew we shared the same heartbeat for helping women discern God’s calling and walk it out with bold, gospel-centered obedience.

Rebecca shares how her life mission—to leave people better than she found them and help them know Jesus more fully—shapes every part of her ministry. We talk about her newest book You're Not Too Late (and the surprising backstory behind that powerful title), what it looks like to pursue our God-given callings without shame or hesitation, and how to navigate the “meanwhile” seasons of life—those liminal spaces of waiting, longing, and not-yet.

We also explore how unmet desires can either drive us to resentment or draw us closer to God, and how things like envy and comparison often creep in when we’re longing for what we see others receive. Rebecca offers practical wisdom on pre-deciding how we’ll respond in those moments, and we even talk about the necessity of “chill hours”—those hard, cold seasons that actually prepare us to bear fruit.

Whether you’re just starting to sense a nudge from God or you’ve been sitting on a dream for years, this episode is for you. It’s a tender, hope-filled conversation about obedience, timing, and the truth that you are not too late for the good works God prepared in advance for you.

Rebecca's Books

• (NEW!) You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World
• Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life
• Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl
• Prepare Him Room: Radical Radiance Interactive Advent Devotional
• Passionate Prayer: Radical Radiance Podcast Companion Guide

Connect with Rebecca:

Speaking

Creative Business Coaching

Camp for Creatives

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