Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at quiz.1fit-wellness.com
Reach Sara Schaffer through her website at MoveYourMinistry.com
Trigger Warning: Teen Suicidal Ideation
In this powerful episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes Sara Schaefer—award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and coach—for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about God’s grace in the midst of crisis.
Sara shares her family’s journey through one of its darkest seasons: her daughter Kira’s battle with suicidal ideation. She opens up about how divine intervention and God’s grace led to healing and hope, ultimately guiding Kira to seek help through Heartlight Ministries, a residential program for teen mental health treatment.
In this episode, you'll hear:
This episode offers encouragement for Christian parents, women of faith, and anyone navigating pain, parenting challenges, or questions of identity. It’s a reminder that nothing is too broken for God’s grace to restore.
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
01:01 Introduction to Sara Schaefer
02:32 Sara's Story of Overcoming Challenges
04:39 God's Grace in Action
10:33 Sara's Personal Growth and Reflections
21:58 Sara's Coaching and Ministry
24:59 Conclusion and Next Steps
Christian podcast, God’s grace, teen mental health, suicide prevention, Christian parenting, identity in Christ, faith and healing, Heartlight Ministries, divine intervention, motherhood and ministry, Christian encouragement, mental health testimony
