In this honest and heartfelt episode, Rev. Pat returns after a two-week pause to share what it really feels like to be tired to the bone, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This episode is for every woman who’s been “the strong one” for so long that she forgot she’s allowed to rest. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions, dealing with spiritual burnout, or feeling pressure to keep going when your soul is weary, this is your reminder: You don’t need to push through every time. You’re allowed to breathe. You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to begin again.

In this episode, Rev. Pat shares:

The weight of emotional and spiritual fatigue

The silent toll of being “the strong one”

What the Bible says about rest and renewal

Why starting from where you are is powerful

Encouragement for your own reset moment

Mentioned in this Episode:

Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary…”

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Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode of Life Beyond the Bible, Rev. Pat opens up about the often unspoken challenges that arise in marriage when one partner has finally healed from past trauma, only to discover that intimacy with their spouse feels distant. She shares her journey of overcoming the lingering pain of sexual abuse and how it changed her experience of intimacy.

This conversation isn’t about blame—it’s about grace, growth, and understanding the seasons of marriage with honesty and love. Whether you're single, newly married, or decades in, this episode offers insight and comfort for any woman navigating change in her relationship.

In this episode, we talk about:

The emotional shift after healing from trauma

How intimacy evolves in long-term relationships

What to do when your desire for closeness isn't matched.

Why communication, grace, and self-awareness are critical.

Encouragement for the woman feeling unseen or emotionally disconnected.

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Podcast: Life Beyond the Bible

Host: Rev. Pat

Duration: 30–45 minutes

🌟 Episode Summary:

In this soul-nourishing episode, Rev. Pat invites you to step beyond your assigned roles—mother, wife, leader, caregiver—and reclaim your God-given identity. Through powerful scriptures and relatable reflections, we explore what it means to be fully known and formed by God long before the world gave us titles.

You were not created to function, you were created for relationship, intimacy, and divine purpose. This conversation will encourage you to grieve the lost parts of yourself, rediscover your joy, and remember who you are in Christ.

📖 Key Scriptures:

Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…”

Psalm 139:13–16 – “You are fearfully and wonderfully made…”

Luke 10:38–42 Mary of Bethany chose presence over pressure.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

How roles are temporary, but identity in Christ is eternal

What happens when life shifts and roles change

How biblical women like Deborah, Lydia, and Mary of Bethany lived beyond societal expectations.

How to rediscover joy and return to the version of yourself that feels whole.

A powerful declaration to speak over your life

Declaration:

“I am not just what I do. I am who God formed me to be—on purpose and with purpose.”

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