This is a very vulnerable episode for me. In it I discuss past struggles and how God has shown up in them and changed my life without me even asking Him. He is so good to take care of us in that way! He has a plan for your life too and it doesn’t include any addiction, obsession or sin that consumes us. He can heal you and restore your life if you let Him and want Him to.

The Bible verse mentioned in this episode was Jeremiah 29:11 (my personal favorite). “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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Want to tell me your God story? I'd love to hear it and share it on the podcast (either you can tell it yourself, or I can relay it). Send me an email at lori.r.whitney@gmail.com or reach out on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hoping Forward Podcast Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep looking for God in your story!

This is the second of two episodes I recorded at Hope Heals Camp 2024 in Nauvoo, Alabama. Hope Heals is an amazing place full of hope, acceptance, inclusion, and God's love. It is where the lines blur between serving and being served, ability and disability. It is like a week of heaven-practice! If you are interested in learning more about Hope Heals Camp or their other ministries, check out the Hope Heals website or reach out to me; I love to talk about it!

This interview with Teisha Ray is one of adoption, loss, disability and advocacy. Teisha and her husband, Sean, live with their three kids in the central Texas area. Teisha is a pharmacist for poison control, a microcurrent neurofeedback provider and a certified biblical counselor. They have three kids, 13, 11, and 5. They are passionate about adoption, marriage ministry, and love to play games and travel. Teisha can be reached by email at teisharay@gmail.com

Want to tell me your God story? I'd love to hear it and share it on the podcast (either you can tell it yourself, or I can relay it). Send me an email at lori.r.whitney@gmail.com or reach out on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hoping Forward Podcast Facebook page⁠⁠⁠ Keep looking for God in your story!

This is the first of two episodes I recorded at Hope Heals Camp in Nauvoo, Alabama. Hope Heals is an amazing place full of hope, acceptance, inclusion, and God's love. It is where the lines blur between serving and being served, ability and disability. It is like a week of heaven practice! If you are interested in learning more about Hope Heals Camp or their other ministries, check out their ⁠website⁠ or reach out to me. I love to talk about it!

Jordan Gollnick is a precious young woman who was at camp all four weeks this summer. I met her at week 4, after she had been a volunteer for the first three weeks. Jordan graduated last May with her Master's from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She loves hugs and loves to pray for people. If you would like to contact Jordan, she is on social media at https://www.facebook.com/jordan.gollnick.

I hope Jordan's story helps you see some things that God has done in your life. He cares for each of us and works in amazing ways throughout our lives. We should all keep looking for Him in our stories!

If you would like to tell me your God story, you can reach me at the ⁠Hoping Forward Podcast⁠ Facebook page or at lori.r.whitney@gmail.com. I'd love to hear it and share it with others!