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The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
Trusting in the providence of God – Tim Mahoney | How we face the feeling of burnout – Bill English | Finding joy in the midst of our sufferings – Vaneetha Risner
Tim Mahoney, Executive Producer for "The American Miracle," outlines why the specific making of America was no accident. Bill English of On Path Coaching shares about managing the feeling of burnout by spending time with God and how to remain faithful to Him while living in a world that's unfaithful to Him. Vaneetha Risner, author of "Watching for the Morning," talks about the power of lamenting and the difference between faithfully surrending to God versus giving up. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2025-06-04
49 min
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
The transformative power of the Bible in living a God-Centered Life - Josh Moody | When hope is hard to find - Vaneetha Risner
New Faith Radio teacher Josh Moody of God-Centered Life joins Carmen to talk about his life, his calling to America, and the transformative power of God's word. Vaneetha Risner, author of "Watching for the Morning," shares from her personal experience with suffer due to health issues and from a broken marriage, and how those struggles helped her find God in her desperation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2025-05-05
48 min
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
How do we best deal with angry people in the workplace - Bill English | Do you struggle with prayer? - Vaneetha Risner
Do you have a co-worker or a boss who seems to be constantly angry? Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses this. It may mean dissassociating with such people. Speaker and author Vaneetha Risner talks about how do some of the practices that helped her in her struggle with praying. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2025-03-05
49 min
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
Making needed adjustments for our health - Dr. Bret Nicks | What is your word for the year? - Vaneetha Risner
ER doctor Bret Nicks of the Christian Medical and Dental Association covers recent health news, including concerns around the bird flu, what works to help us when we have a cold or flu, as well as cancer concerns around alchohol and how we can improve our overall health. Bible teacher Vaneetha Risner talks about the practice of choosing a word for the year and how to use it to help you focus on your spiritual growth for the year. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
2025-01-14
48 min
Dwell Differently
Why Am I Suffering? // Vaneetha Risner
"When you realize God meets us in the pit, that's a way that we can really glorify God, not for what he does, but for who he is." — Vaneetha RisnerToday's Episode: So often in our suffering we ask this question, "If God loves me, why did this happen?" On today's episode, Vaneetha Risner (who is no stranger to suffering), encourages us to ask a different question. She reminds us that we are loved by God and therefore should ask, "Because God loves me, why did this happen?" Vaneetha helps us see how God meets us...
2024-09-25
41 min
Shaken with Steve Sunshine
Walking Through Fire - Vaneetha Risner
One question that we can't answer is why does God allow so much more suffering in some people's lives than others. Vaneetha Risner had polio as a child, was in and out of the hospital for years, was bullied in school, went through a divorce, lost a child, and now has post-polio syndrome which is a degenerative disease; And yet her relationship with God is as strong as its ever been.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MHlzmD
2024-09-18
32 min
Hope After Child and Sibling Loss/the empty chair endeavor
"Walking Through Fire" with Vaneetha Risner, Paul's Mom
In this episode, well known author and speaker Vaneetha Risner and I talk about her long journey of loss and suffering beginning with childhood polio, several miscarriages, the death of her infant son Paul, post-polio syndrome, betrayal and abandonment by her first husband, and caring for young daughters alone while battling illness. We talk about how GOD lovingly met her in the fire of suffering, using it to radically transform her, and then "watched Him turn her suffering into a conduit of grace and a passion for helping other people find hope in their suffering". In her book, "...
2024-07-09
46 min
Hope Mommies Podcast - Gospel Hope for Grieving Moms
Episode 17: Why Would God Let This Happen? with Vaneetha Risner
In today’s episode, Vaneetha Risner joins Kristin Hernandez to share how God has met and comforted her through multiple seasons of grief, including the death of her infant son, Paul, and her struggle with post-polio syndrome. Vaneetha answers the question, “If God loves me, why would He have let this happen?” in a truthful and biblical way that will deeply encourage your heart. Vaneetha talks about finding comfort in God’s sovereignty and reconciling His love for us when our nightmares have come true, as well as lament and the intimacy that comes from talking “real” to God. Vaneet...
2024-06-26
47 min
FamilyLife Today®
If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? Vaneetha & Joel Risner
Does God care about your darkest feelings? If you're wrestling with anger towards God—whether it's the loss of a loved one, feelings of betrayal, or a sense of abandonment—Vaneetha and Joel Risner help navigate through pain toward lasting meaning. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vaneetha Risner and catch more of their thoughts at vaneetha.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @vaneetharisner. And grab Vaneetha's book, "Desperate for Hope"on her website. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Losing a Loved One by listening to "Losing the One I Loved."...
2024-04-05
32 min
FamilyLife Today®
Death, Diagnosis & Divorce: Vaneetha & Joel Risner
If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Maybe, 'Why do bad things happen?' or 'Why did my husband cheat?' or 'Why this diagnosis?' Vaneetha Risner met her husband Joel following a searing divorce and a life-altering diagnosis. She asked her own questions of God--and shares how to find hope in difficult times. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vaneetha Risner and catch more of their thoughts at vaneetha.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @vaneetharisner. And grab Vaneetha's book, "Desperate for Hope"on her website. Intrigued...
2024-04-04
29 min
Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin
Why Does God Let Us Suffer? with Vaneetha Risner
Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vaneetha Risner to discuss her life story and what God has taught her through suffering. Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you share a little of your life and how you became a Christian?What happened once you became a Christian?Has suffering helped you set your eyes on the future hope we have as Christians?Guest Bio:Vaneetha Rendall Risner is the author of several books including but not limited to; Desperate For Hope, Walking Through Fire, and The Scars That Have Shaped Me. Vaneetha and her husband Joel live in Raleigh, NC, where s...
2024-03-12
31 min
First Person with Wayne Shepherd
Vaneetha Risner
Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!
2024-02-01
23 min
FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
130: Coping With Traumatic Events
Trauma and suffering can impact families in unexpected ways. Joel and Vaneetha Risner share with Ron Deal the positive effects of loss and suffering and how it helped to ground their faith, trust God in deeper ways, and bond their blended family. Show Notes and Resources Check out the podcast on YouTube! Join us for Blended and Blessed 2024! Learn about Vaneetha. Say "thank you" with a gift of support. Blended and Blessed All-Access Pass See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
2024-01-29
51 min
The Heal Ministry Podcast
Ep. 126 | Vaneetha Risner on Questions We Ask in Suffering, Loss, and Longing
We have one of our favorite guests back on the show for the second time! Author and speaker Vaneetha Risner recently released a fantastic Bible study about the questions we ask in suffering, loss, and longing. Join us today as I talk to her about why it’s good to ask questions in suffering, what her past and present experiences with profound suffering have taught her, and how the peace God has given her in the storm takes away her fear of the worst happening in the future. Get your notes ready - this is a quotable one that I...
2023-12-11
31 min
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
God, If you Love Me, Why is This Happening? {Vaneetha Risner}
Why, God? Why haven't you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me? In today's episode, we're going to invite you to bring questions like these straight to Jesus. And I think you might be surprised by the answers to these questions, embedded in the story from John 11 that we're going to look at. Guest: Vaneetha RisnerBible Passage: The Story of Lazarus in John 11Get your Freebie: The...
2023-11-29
45 min
Marked with Angie Elkins and Elizabeth Hyndman
Conversations We’re Still Thinking About
We've had an amazing year on MARKED with so many unforgettable moments. Kelly and Elizabeth, along with Erin, our producer, and Caleb, our audio editor, reflect on conversations with our guests that we're still talking about. Listen in to key clips we pulled from episodes in 2023 as we discuss how these conversations have "marked" us!FULL EPISODES MENTIONED: Richard BlackabyRebecca McLaughlinDean InserraWhen You Pray | Jackie Hill Perry and Jen WilkinAmy-Jo Girardier on Reaching Gen Z and Gen AlphaVaneetha RisnerChelsea SobolikLWA: Christy Thornton...
2023-11-27
41 min
The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast
Episode 288 - Releasing Shame and Finding Grace in Our Stories with Ines Franklin
What do you do if much of your pain is caused by your own choices? How do you begin to break free from shame and find God's grace in your past?For author, pastor and Bible teacher, Ines Franklin the journey towards healing has taken some time, but God has been with her every step of the way. Having grown up without a father, Ines found the wounds of her past and her own decisions led her to living with immense shame. She divorced twice, had two abortions, and had been engaged in an affair. When she came to know...
2023-09-07
1h 23
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Resilient Faith: Courage in Relentless Suffering
What does resilient faith in the midst of relentless suffering look like? Join me as I sit down with my friend and author, Michele, as she shares her story which includes an unwanted divorce, single-parenting, the challenges of a blended family, surviving cancer and foster-adopting children with trauma backgrounds. Michele's story is one of hardship, but also one of unwavering faith in God as she has leaned into Him, trusting He is redeeming her suffering.In our heartfelt conversation, Michelle recounts her upbringing in a Christian home and her dreams of a Christian husband and children. She...
2023-07-05
58 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Navigating Loss and Pain through Thankfulness with Ann Voskamp
How can sharing our brokenness with others help us heal? Join me for a deeply moving and vulnerable conversation with my friend and author, Ann Voskamp, as we explore how gratitude can be a weapon against darkness and a powerful way to find healing in the midst of suffering. Ann opens up about her own childhood tragedy at the age of four when her sister was accidentally killed. She talks about the profound impact it had on her family and the subsequent struggles they faced. Despite the pain, Ann firmly believes in God's sovereignty and the redemptive p...
2023-06-28
53 min
Grace Enough Podcast
Vaneetha Risner | The Truth About Questioning God When Life is Hard
Vaneetha Risner’s journey began with a crippling disease that marked her childhood. Despite the odds, she defied medical science and took her first steps at the age of seven. But then, an unexpected twist tested her faith in God. She lost her infant son, was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, and her marriage ended. In the depth of her despair, Vaneetha turned to God, as she always had, but this time she cried out to Him in her journal asking Him difficult questions. With each honest conversation, she discovered the importance of seeking answers while still trusting in God’s sov...
2023-06-27
48 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
God’s Nearness in the Pain of Losing a Child with Tim Challies
Losing a child is an unimaginable grief, and it was a reality my guest, Tim Challies, and his wife Aileen had to face when their son Nick, a college student, passed away unexpectedly. As a pastor and author, Tim shares his family's journey of finding hope in the midst of their pain and offers insights on how to navigate the complexities of grief, granting ourselves grace and patience, and being authentic in our mourning.Together, we explore the questions Tim and Aileen asked God during this time, and the temptation to allow feelings to dictate our beliefs...
2023-06-21
49 min
Finding Something Real
How do you Trust God when Life is Relentlessly Hard? with Vaneetha Risner
Welcome to Wednesday! Today on the podcast, Gaia chats about her podcasting journey. She mentions what has been most impactful for her and what her biggest takeaways are. We also welcome Vaneetha Risner to the podcast! Vaneetha shares her story of having polio and the suffering it caused throughout her life. She talks honestly about struggling with the idea of faith and how she came to believe in Jesus. She also talks about how losing her son, Paul, caused her to angerly turn from God and her experience of returning to him. Vaneetha graciously shares this and...
2023-06-21
1h 01
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Unearthing the Beauty in Adversity: Dave & Gloria Furman’s Story
How can we find hope and strength in the midst of debilitating daily pain? Join me as I talk to Dave and Gloria Furman, a couple who have served faithfully in ministry in Dubai for over a decade. They open up about the challenges they face, including Dave's physical struggles with constant excruciating nerve pain, multiple failed surgeries, and the fact his arms are virtually non-functional. They recount the dark times of depression and discouragement, questioning God's purpose in their suffering, while highlighting the importance of leaning on God.Gloria talks about the challenges of caring for...
2023-06-14
46 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Embracing God's Presence in Times of Struggle: Paul Tripp's Journey
I've personally been impacted by the incredible ministry of Paul David Tripp, and I'm honored to have him join me in this episode to share his powerful story of suffering and how it has deepened his relationship with God. Paul has endured kidney failure and ten operations in the last seven years, yet his faith remains strong and steadfast. On this episode, we explore how understanding God's presence, purpose in our suffering, and the promise of heaven can provide hope in the face of unimaginable pain.Together, we discuss trusting God even when we cannot comprehend His...
2023-06-07
59 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose with Davey Blackburn
How do we find purpose in our pain? When Davey Blackburn's wife was murdered by strangers, he had to reconcile this tragedy with what he believed about God. But through this horrific time, he discovered a powerful truth about the goodness of God in the midst of pain.I sit down with Davey, founder of Nothing Is Wasted Ministries, to explore the concept of finding purpose in pain and how turning to God in our darkest moments can help us see His goodness and faithfulness. We also discuss the importance of asking tough questions of God and...
2023-05-31
1h 00
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Triumphing Over Life's Storms: Joni's Testament to the Power of Faith
What does it look like to find hope and joy in the midst of suffering? Join me as I sit down with my dear friend Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic, for a heartfelt conversation about her everyday struggles and mounting pain coupled with the way God has strengthened her in it. Despite her many physical challenges, Joni opens up about how Jesus has sustained her through the most difficult moments.We talk about Joni's journey of facing physical pain and disability, from the day she broke her neck in an accident, to coping with her cancer diagnosis...
2023-05-24
54 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
Desperate for Hope: Questions We Ask God in Suffering
Vaneetha Risner joins the podcast again to talk about finding true hope in suffering. With a story that includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce, Vaneetha has wrestled with God. But through her hardships, God has met Vaneetha in an unmistakable way and she has learned to trust him.With a passion for helping others find hope in their suffering, each of her books encourages readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Her newest Bible study, “Desperate for Hope: Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Lo...
2023-05-18
34 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
From Desperation to Delight: A Journey of Faith and Lament
Have you ever found yourself questioning God during times of suffering? Join me and my sister, Shalini, as we open up about our own experiences with suffering and how we discovered joy in the midst of it all. From my journey with polio to our individual struggles with loss and faith, we offer an honest and heartfelt conversation about the challenges and triumphs of walking through suffering while learning to cling to Jesus. In this episode, we discuss the importance of approaching God with hard questions and how laughter can play a significant role in finding joy a...
2023-05-17
58 min
Grace Enough Podcast
Katie Faris | Beautiful Hope for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood
Christian mothers, are you feeling overwhelmed by the unexpected sorrows of motherhood? Today’s guest, Katie Faris, author of God is Still Good: Gospel Hope & Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood, will share the truth that will bring you comfort and renewed hope.My trial and suffering don’t mean that God doesn’t love me. – Katie FarisIn this episode, you will be able to: Pinpoint and replace deceit with the unwavering truth found in God’s Word. Comprehend the importance of reaching out for support from the family of God. Acknowledge the sorrow...
2023-05-16
44 min
Desperate For Hope with Vaneetha Risner
Trailer: Desperate for Hope
If you’ve ever felt desperate in your suffering, wondering if you’ll ever laugh again, this podcast will meet you where you are. Join me and my guests as we talk about our struggles and losses, the questions we asked God in our pain and how we found hope and joy through it all.Season One is eight episodes with my friends Joni Eareckson Tada, Paul David Tripp, and Ann Voskamp – among others. Topics include chronic pain, loss of a spouse, loss of a child, disability, childhood trauma, betraya...
2023-05-09
01 min
Marked with Angie Elkins and Elizabeth Hyndman
Finding Hope in Suffering | With Vaneetha Risner
Today we welcome Vaneetha Risner to discuss her new Bible study, Desperate for Hope. Have you ever asked, Why am I going through this? What if this never gets better? Does God really care about me? When life falls apart, it’s easy to feel alone and slip into despair—disillusioned with God, hopeless about the future, and doubting your faith. In her 7-session study, Vaneetha tackles the hard questions and offers a scriptural framework to help you find hope in your pain. She will be a gracious guide through this difficult topic, walking with you as you meet women...
2023-05-01
36 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
How to Never Miss Out :: Vaneetha Risner [Ep 402] RWYB Series Wk 1
What would it look like for you to live your best life? What if someone told you that you already are living your best life? Not because you’ve accomplished and arranged things just how you want, but because not only is God with you exactly where you are, but because he purposefully placed you there. My guest this week, author and mom Vaneetha Risner, encourages us with her harrowing story of intense suffering and God meeting her right in its midst. Frustrated by circumstances and eager to experience God in the same manner others did she fel...
2023-03-27
49 min
Hope + Help Podcast
Hope + Help for Layered Losses with Vaneetha Risner
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of the questions, fears, or doubts about God we might wrestle with while walking through layered losses? • How might well-intended encouragements be particularly unhelpful or hurtful to those navigating layered losses? • How does biblical lament transform the way we engage God in the midst of loss? • How might someone process the loss of identity they may feel as a result of their suffering...
2023-03-20
37 min
Risen Motherhood
Grief 03: Chronic Pain and Disability in Motherhood—An Interview with Vaneetha Risner
Motherhood has a way of revealing our limits, be it physical, mental, or emotional. When we find ourselves at the end of our abilities, it can be easy to wonder if God has equipped us with everything we need to be a good and faithful mom. In this episode, Emily and Laura sit down with Vaneetha Risner to discuss the topic of chronic pain in motherhood. Whether you suffer from chronic pain or disability, or simply find yourself wondering if you have what it takes to make it through another day of mothering, Vaneetha provides gospel encouragement and perspective...
2023-03-08
31 min
God Hears Her Podcast
120. Let's Talk About Spiritual Formation (with Shalini Bennett)
Guest Bio: Shalini Bennet has a BA from Duke University and a certificate from the Soul Care Institute. She was part of the original group led by Sharon Garlough Brown that led her to write “Sensible Shoes”, a book about the spiritual journey of four women. She edits for her sister, Vaneetha Risner, who has written “The Scars That Have Shaped Me” and “Walking Through Fire”. She and her husband have three young adult children ranging from 21 to 26. Show Summary: Have you ever heard of “spiritual formation”? It may sound complicated or confusing, but what if we told you it...
2023-02-27
30 min
God Hears Her Podcast
120. Let's Talk About Spiritual Formation (with Shalini Bennett)
Guest Bio: Shalini Bennet has a BA from Duke University and a certificate from the Soul Care Institute. She was part of the original group led by Sharon Garlough Brown that led her to write “Sensible Shoes”, a book about the spiritual journey of four women. She edits for her sister, Vaneetha Risner, who has written “The Scars That Have Shaped Me” and “Walking Through Fire”. She and her husband have three young adult children ranging from 21 to 26. Show Summary: Have you ever heard of “spiritual formation”? It may sound complicated or confusing, but what if we told you it...
2023-02-27
30 min
In His Grip
How Does God Meet Us In Suffering a Conversation with Veneetha Rendall Risner
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Veneetha encourages us to allow...
2023-01-11
31 min
In His Grip
Beyond the Book - Ask the Author with Vaneetha Risner
No matter your season of life, wherever God has placed you is your platform for glorifying Him. But sometimes, it’s really, really hard to see the rutted, muddy pathways of life as an opportunity to reflect Jesus, isn’t it? If you are in such a place, this special edition of the Help & Hope podcast is for you. Over the summer we held Beyond the Book, Ask the Author as a free virtual live event where guests could submit questions to our guest author. Vaneetha Risner, one of our guest authors, spent an hour with us, answering questions about her...
2022-12-12
47 min
Help & Hope
Beyond the Book - Ask the Author with Vaneetha Risner
No matter your season of life, wherever God has placed you is your platform for glorifying Him. But sometimes, it’s really, really hard to see the rutted, muddy pathways of life as an opportunity to reflect Jesus, isn’t it? If you are in such a place, this special edition of the Help & Hope podcast is for you. Over the summer we held Beyond the Book, Ask the Author as a free virtual live event where guests could submit questions to our guest author. Vaneetha Risner, one of our guest authors, spent an hour with us, answering questions about her...
2022-12-09
47 min
Women & Work: Stepping into Kingdom Productivity
#35 Vaneetha Risner, Author, Speaker & Sufferer
Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire as well as her devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me both encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi, and you can find her embarrassing them in Raleigh, NC, or online at vaneetha.com. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God and has been featured on Family Life Today, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today. She also has an upcoming Bible study with L...
2022-10-26
47 min
Journeywomen
Unforgiveness with Vaneetha Risner
Today we’re starting a brand new series called “Blind Spots.” Here’s the thing about blind spots: they are, by definition, difficult for us to see—we’re blind to them! No matter how much we want to consider our blind spots, we really can’t do it alone. Our aim with this series is to gain the insight of those who are able to see so that they can come alongside us and help us identify and humbly repent of the sins we might be blindly entertaining.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the blind spot of...
2022-09-12
53 min
In His Grip
Veneetha Rendall Risner's Story...How Does God Meet Us In Suffering
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Vaneetha encourages us to allow...
2022-06-01
31 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
How to Flourish Within Your Limitations – Katherine Wolf
Katherine Wolf kicked off Season 4 with a conversation about suffering. After surviving a catastrophic stroke at age 26, which left her with profound disabilities, Katherine now works to break down the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. Here, in Episode Two, Katherine digs deeper into the topic of suffering, and particularly, how to flourish within our limitations. We as believers have all been there: we make a request to God in prayer, then wait for him to give us what we want. When we don’t get the results or answer we hope for...
2022-05-19
20 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
Let's Talk About Suffering: What Does it Mean to "Suffer Strong?" – Katherine Wolf
Crystal and Katherine discuss what it means to “suffer strong,” and how community plays a key role in leaning on God through suffering. They explore what it means to heal—not just the body but the soul, and the difference between curing and healing.Katherine also gives tips about how to encourage and support people in suffering—what to do and say, and, just as importantly, what NOT to do and say.No matter what difficulties we face, Katherine’s wisdom gives refreshment and insight on what it takes to suffer strong, embracing God’s good story t...
2022-05-12
24 min
Revelation Wellness - Healthy & Whole
#663 Vaneetha Risner - "Walking Through Fire"
Join Alisa in today's podcast as she and Vaneetha Risner sit down for a conversation about her new book Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Listen as they talk about suffering and how to suffer well because suffering doesn't get the final word in what defines us. Vaneetha's story will encourage you to continue going when suffering seems to never end. Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption as well as her devotional The Scars That Have Shaped Me: Ho...
2022-03-10
49 min
Grace Enough Podcast
Erica Baldwin | Invisible Illness Warrior, 162
Erica Baldwin and Amber discuss living with an invisible illness, God's sustaining grace, and suffering well. Questions about Invisible Illness (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Erica and Amber Discuss: (3:23) February is Rare Disease Month, which is near to your heart, because it is personal. Will you take us back and share the event that happened when you were 20 years old that launched you into discovering the rare/invisible disease you live with daily? (7:59) It wasn't until age 33 that you were diagnosed with Vascular Ehler's-Danlos Syndrome. What was life like from age 20-33 in regards to your health and what was yo...
2022-02-15
36 min
The Furiously Curious Show
What does it mean to be #blessed? - Vaneetha Rendall Risner
In this episode of the show, I speak with Vaneetha Rendall Risner. Vaneetha is a follower of Christ, Wife, Mother, and the author of the book Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. I speak with Vaneetha about her journey through suffering and the lessons she learnt along the way. Vatheethas website: https://www.vaneetha.com/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/The_Furiously_Curious_Show Support the Show Here! > https://patreon.com/furiouslycurious
2022-01-28
1h 05
She Reads Truth Podcast
John Week 4 with Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Join us for the fourth week of the Gospel of John as Amanda welcomes author Vaneetha Risner to the podcast. Together, they read and discuss several passages of Scripture that have been transformative in Vaneetha’s own testimony. What does it look like to confess Jesus as Savior in our words and actions? Do people see the gospel in our lives through our love? What are Vaneetha’s three go-to prepositions in times of suffering? Throughout the episode, they unpack these questions and more as they are reminded through Scripture of o...
2022-01-23
59 min
Grace Enough Podcast
Mary Marantz | Broken & Beautiful, 158
Mary Marantz and Amber discuss embracing the broken places of stories, how they can be made beautiful, and her personal journey written in the bestselling memoir, Dirt. Beautiful & Broken Questions Mary and Amber Discuss: (5:04) Take us back to your childhood and share a little about where you grew up and what family life was like. (13:09) At what point did Jesus become intertwined in your story? (17:13) You get to a point in Dirt where you’re clearly wrestling through completely discarding your roots and embracing their beauty. You write, “I think about the boots and the bo...
2022-01-18
59 min
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge
Schools Providing Both Academic and Spiritual Nourishment | Helping the Hurting
Today’s Guests Ben Johnson – The Daily Wire & Known as “The Rights Writer” What’s it look like when the state doesn’t have enough schools to fulfill their guarantee of education, yet they can’t back religious schools to fill the gaps? That’s exactly what is happening in Maine. Ben weighs in on this peculiar situation to give insight into Maine and the rest of the United States. Vaneetha Risner – Creator of “Helping the Hurting” “Helping the Hurting” is a booklet by Vaneetha meant to help those navigate the various instances of suffe...
2021-12-17
42 min
The Daily Grace Podcast
Suffering in the Hand of God with Vaneetha Risner
Polio and its lingering effects. Loss of a child due to a doctor’s mistake. Infidelity and a broken marriage. Post-Polio Syndrome. These are all hard things for any one person to bear. It’s no wonder Vaneetha Risner titled her memoir “Walking Through Fire” and identifies as a sufferer. Yet, it’s in and through her suffering where she testifies to the goodness and nearness of God. In this conversation, she reminds us that, as believers, we’re not guaranteed an easy life. We’re not promised a life void of suffering. But in Christ, we also know that we’re not...
2021-12-14
42 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
252. When Your Spouse Walks Away | Connecting Clip Of The Week
In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner as she shares her story of suffering and faith. In today’s episode, Vaneetha shares the pain she experienced when her husband left her and what that did to her faith. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation Vaneetha had with Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each rev...
2021-12-03
06 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
249. Learning To Lament | Connecting Clip Of The Week
In today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner, who shared her story of suffering and faith on the Connecting Podcast. In today’s clip, Vaneetha discusses how she learned to lament after the loss of her two-month-old son and how it drew her closer to the Lord. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240.
2021-11-26
05 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
246. Losing A Child In Infancy | Connecting Clip Of The Week
In today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear more of Vaneetha Risner’s story of suffering and faith and today, she shares the pain she experienced in losing a 2-month-old child due to a mistake the doctors made. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the...
2021-11-19
07 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
243. The Relationship Between Faith And Miracles | Connecting Clip Of The Week
Will God definitively heal someone that has enough faith? That’s the question at hand in today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week. In this short episode, we’ll hear Vaneetha Risner share a story about a time a faith healer came to her school and what she learned about faith and miracles as a result. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tri...
2021-11-12
07 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
240. Vaneetha Risner - The Connecting Podcast With Paul Tripp And Shelby Abbott
Today, we are releasing the second episode of Paul’s brand-new resource, The Connecting Podcast. Today’s episode features one of Paul’s heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She an...
2021-11-05
1h 56
The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp
002. Vaneetha Risner
This month’s episode features one of Paul’s heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina and she has...
2021-11-05
1h 56
Embrace Podcast
Loss, Anger, Sickness and Identifying as a Sufferer with Vaneetha Risner
Vaneetha Risner's story is one you will not want to miss. She is a grace filled woman who identifies as a "Sufferer," through her journey with polio, loss, divorce, and anger with God. Her spiritual maturity to walk us through our suffering and equipping us to meet others in their places of despair is a true gift. We all try to wrap our lives in the most beautiful wrapping paper, but it's not until it gets torn off that we achieve the true gift of what God has for us. www.Vaneetha.com
2021-09-20
45 min
The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
129. How Can I Trust a God Who Let My Son Die? Navigating Faith After Miscarriage & Infant Loss with Vaneetha Risner
This week I have the privilege of interviewing Vaneetha Risner -- a woman who has walked through an incredible amount of pain in her life, experienced loss and suffering and yet joyfully says ‘God does not make mistakes.” During our time together Vaneetha shares the story of her son Paul and what her relationship with God looked like after his death. We talk about asking God all the ‘why’ questions, why me, why him, why this way? We talk about whether it’s ok for Christians to ask God why. We talk about navigating feelings of guilt that come...
2021-09-09
54 min
WAYS OF LIFE with Christa Wells
Christa with Vaneetha Risner on Living With Suffering
Author/Blogger Vaneetha Risner has become an inspiration to so many, sharing her story of contracting polio as a young child in India, growing up in hospitals, and living through numerous other losses including divorce and the loss of her infant son. Vaneetha speaks about experiencing God in suffering, and allowing suffering to shape us towards deeper connection and even joy. Pick up a copy of her new book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption at most major book retailers!Please share with a friend, leave a kind review, and subscribe to Ways of...
2021-09-02
51 min
Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol
How to Keep Your Faith When Going Through Fiery Trials
Let's face it, the Christian life isn't easy. If you've ever gone through suffering or what feels like a tribulation, how do you deal with the "why". Vanessa Risner, author and speaker joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with God through suffering and what you can do when things seems hopeless. - Connect with Vaneetha Risner on her website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter - Find her book Walking Through the Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption I'd love to hear from you. You can leave me a message here.
2021-08-03
42 min
All Things
Episode 64: Navigating Life with a Disability in a Culture that Idolizes Ability
We in the wealthy west prize and even idolize our own abilities and productivity. When we meet new people for the first time we ask, “What do you do?” What we’re asking is, what’s your job? What are you capable of? How do you contribute to society? If we’re really honest we’re looking for how to assign that person value. If they do something important we see them as more valuable, more worthy of respect. We all fall into a trap of equating what we can do—our abilities, our productivity—with our identity and worth. The more...
2021-07-30
36 min
Grace Enough Podcast
124: Joe Delagrave | Story of Becoming A Paralympian
Joe Delagrave joins me to discuss the tragic event that changed his life, wrestling with his identity in Christ and his identity as an athlete and becoming a paralympic rugby player, who will be competing in Tokyo in a few short weeks. Questions Joe and I Discuss: (3:28) As we dive into your story, set the stage by sharing a bit about your childhood and your love of sports. (5:01) You were a college athlete, playing division II football, as a college freshman, but on July 10, 2004, a defining event took place that changed your life. What happened? (15:00) You’ve said ident...
2021-07-13
53 min
The Ride Home with John and Kathy
The Ride Home with John and Kathy
4:00 PM to 4:10 PM **The Top 4 at 4** 4:10 PM to 4:25 PM Spiritual Practices: they don’t earn us anything, but are a process of de-cluttering our hearts and minds to experience what is there already ... GUEST Scott Erickson ... is a touring painter, performance speaker, & creative curate whose work appears on CNN, National Geographic, and various magazines, newspaper outlets, and book covers ... He is the co-author of “Prayer: Forty Days of Practice” and the author of “Honest Advent” ... (His current show, “SAY YES: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”, juxtaposes story- teaching, participation, humor, and image curation as Scott walks us...
2021-07-10
1h 54
The Heal Ministry Podcast
Ep. 55 | Vaneetha Risner: Walking Through the Fire of Suffering
Vaneetha Risner joins us today to talk about the suffering of her life: from starting out as a quadriplegic when she was mistreated for polio as an infant, to her recovery, to walking through four miscarriages and the loss of her son, to the heartbreak she experienced in her marriage and then being diagnosed with post-polio syndrome. While Vaneetha has walked through her fair share of fire, she's also seen someone carry her through the flames, and you'll want to listen to this conversation about a faithful God amidst it all. Vaneetha's Website: https://www.vaneetha.com/
2021-05-31
1h 04
The Salty Christian
Walking Through Fire with Vaneetha Risner
Send us a textIn this episode, Kevin and Kyle talk to author and speaker Vaneetha Risner about her story that starts with a Polio diagnosis that leads to her being a quadriplegic, then beating the disease only for it to come back in another form. The events that happened next would stretch her faith in God to the limits as she deals with her husband's infidelity, the death of her son and a divorce. Her story is simply incredible. To find out more about Vaneetha and her ministry, please visit www.vaneetha.com
2021-05-26
1h 08
The Good Book Company Podcast
Strengthening Your Marriage When Life Hurts: Sarah Walton, Jen Wilkin, Vaneetha Risner and Courtney Reissig
Sarah Walton, co-author of Together Through The Storms: Biblical Encouragements for Your Marriage When Life Hurts, is joined by Jen Wilkin, Vaneetha Reisner, and Courtney Reissig to discuss how to cling to Jesus in your marriage and walk through heavy weather together. This conversation was recorded at The Gospel Coalition's 2021 Women's Conference.
2021-05-21
1h 09
Christians You Should Know
Vaneetha Risner Faith and Suffering
Ethan Drum and Vaneetha Risner sit down and discuss how to remain faithful even through suffering
2021-04-30
49 min
The Way Home with Dan Darling
The Way Home: Vaneetha Risner on suffering
In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through Fire" and "The Scars that have Shaped Me." She has an amazing story of how all of her suffering has helped her deal with the suffering that she has had to endure. If you're suffering right now or walking with someone through suffering, this conversation will bring you encouragement and hope.This episode of The Way Home Podcast is sponsored by CSB Commentary Series and The Compelled Podcast.The CSB Commentary Series helps you understand each biblical book's theology, it's plac...
2021-04-29
42 min
The Way Home with Dan Darling
The Way Home: Vaneetha Risner on suffering
In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Vaneetha Risner, author of "Walking Through Fire" and "The Scars that have Shaped Me." She has an amazing story of how all of her suffering has helped her deal with the suffering that she has had to endure. If you're suffering right now or walking with someone through suffering, this conversation will bring you encouragement and hope.This episode of The Way Home Podcast is sponsored by CSB Commentary Series and The Compelled Podcast.The CSB Commentary Series helps you understand each biblical book's theology, it's plac...
2021-04-29
42 min
The Way Home Podcast
The Way Home: Vaneetha Risner on suffering
In this episode of The Way Home podcast I am joined by Vaneetha Risner, author of “Walking Through Fire” and “The Scars that have Shaped Me.” She has an amazing story of how all of her suffering has helped her deal with the suffering that she has had to endure. If you’re suffering right now or walking […] The post The Way Home: Vaneetha Risner on suffering appeared first on Daniel Darling.
2021-04-29
42 min
Through the Lens
Grief These Days
We’re baaaack!! Hey Through the Lens friends, we definitely went radio silent there for a bit but we are back on the airwaves and kicking things off with a conversation about Grief These Days. Tune in as Kristin and Holly discuss what our grief looks like these days in this pandemic season and 6 years out from the losses of our sons. Everything from counseling to books and what’s making us happy these days as we continue to lament, hope, and process our suffering through the lens of the Gospel. In this episode we ask...
2021-04-22
1h 03
The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast
Episode 163 - Vaneetha Risner
Most of us believe in God in our minds. We think all the right things, that God is in control, that he is good, that nothing is wasted. But when these beliefs only live in our head, there’s only so far they can take us. It’s when we walk through intense suffering that these ideas move from our heads to our hearts, and that’s when God truly becomes real to us. Vaneetha Risner knows this all too well. Through chronic disease, miscarriage, sexual betrayal, the loss of a child, and more, Vaneetha has come to know God deeply...
2021-04-15
1h 11
First Person with Wayne Shepherd
Vaneetha Risner
Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!
2021-03-18
23 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
How God Meets Us in Suffering – Vaneetha Risner
“I don’t understand why all these hard things keep happening, and sometimes I wonder why God doesn’t just fix it. But I have to trust that he is doing something bigger… and one day we’ll see it.”When Vaneetha Risner’s infant son died due to a doctor’s error, she felt devoid of purpose and feeling. Hadn’t she suffered enough? Multiple childhood hospitalizations due to polio, years of being bullied, the heartache of her husband’s unfaithfulness, and losing three babies to miscarriage—wasn’t there a limit to how much pain one could endure? What h...
2021-03-18
42 min
Ministry Wives Podcast
Vaneetha Risner on Finding Joy and Fighting Bitterness Through Suffering (Best of By Faith)
2021-03-09
00 min
The Paul Tripp Podcast
154. My Interview With Vaneetha Risner
Are you suffering? Are you near someone who is? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to an interview Paul had with Vaneetha Risner who recently released her brand new memoir, “Walking Through Fire”. In it, she tells her story of loss and redemption which is rich in gospel comfort. You can learn more at www.WalkingThroughFireBook.com.
2021-01-28
27 min
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2021-01-19
7h 29
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2021-01-19
7h 29
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2021-01-19
7h 29
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2021-01-19
7h 29
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2021-01-19
7h 29
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2021-01-19
03 min
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2021-01-19
7h 29
The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Your Suffering Is Not Meaningless: A Conversation with Vaneetha Risner
We have all lived through suffering. It’s all hard and there are no easy answers or quick fixes. But even if we don’t see it right now, God is using all we’re going through for something much bigger and more glorious than we can imagine. In this conversation with Vaneetha Risner, who faced bewildering suffering in her life, you will hear her story of how God met her in the fire and find encouragement as you struggle with your own pain.
2021-01-14
52 min
Shaping The Culture
S4E12 Walking Through Fire - Vaneetha Risner
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2021-01-11
36 min
HopeFaith.it
Come pregare quando la vita va in frantumi - Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Ecco un #Estratto del libro "Le ferite che mi hanno formata di Vaneetha Rendall Risner" edito da @ADI-Media e acquistabile sul loro sito www.adimedia.it INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/hopefaith.it FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/hopefaith.it Podcast su Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MXPtDUAP2hWxXMywloVqu
2020-12-02
00 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness – Vaneetha Risner
"What God gives us in suffering is more than he takes away."Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. In and out of the hospital for ten years, she faced bullying after each hospital stay. When she became a Christian, Vaneetha thought things would get easier, and for a time they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate.But life unraveled again. She had four miscarriages and her son died because of a doctor's...
2020-11-26
28 min
Grace Enough Podcast
95: Nancy Guthrie | God Does His Best Work With Empty
www.graceenoughpodcast.com Nancy Guthrie joins me to discuss how God filled her emptiness after the loss of baby Hope and Gabriel, how God demonstrates He does His best work with empty through the Scriptures, and her passion for God’s Word. Questions Nancy and I Discussed: (8:32) God Does His Best Work With Empty was born out of your own personal experience and the respite retreats you lead with your husband. For those unfamiliar with your family’s story of loss and your ministry, will you share that with us? (15:39) How did the idea that God does H...
2020-11-24
52 min
Help & Hope
Veneetha Rendall Risner's Story...How Does God Meet Us In Suffering?
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Veneetha encourages us to allow...
2020-09-17
31 min
First Person with Wayne Shepherd
Vaneetha Risner
Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!
2020-07-21
23 min
Ministry Wives Podcast
Vaneetha Risner on Fighting Bitterness
2020-03-24
00 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
Part 2: The Scars That Have Shaped Me – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
This week, Crystal is continuing her conversation with Vaneetha Risner, a special guest who has experienced the powerful presence of God through a lifetime of suffering. If you missed last week’s episode with Vaneetha, you can listen to part 1 to hear her share of God’s faithfulness through a debilitating disease, multiple miscarriages, the death of a child, abandonment, and an unwanted divorce. In today’s conversation, Vaneetha shares honestly about the newer challenges she faces of living with a progressive disease, the transition from being the helper to being helped, and her sage advice for those going throug...
2019-10-31
28 min
Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast
Part 1: The Scars that Have Shaped Me – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
This week on the podcast, Crystal is talking with a special guest who understands suffering. With the diagnosis of a debilitating disease that led to 21 surgeries by the time she was 13, years in the hospital, and bullying from classmates, Vaneetha Risner encountered extraordinary pain early in life. She then experienced multiple miscarriages as a young wife, the death of a child, abandonment, and an unwanted divorce. And through it all, Vaneetha discovered the goodness of God and His divine purposes in her suffering. Listen as Crystal talks with Vaneetha about her book The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How...
2019-10-24
24 min
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2019-05-14
3h 29
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/369682to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering Author: Vaneetha Rendall Risner Narrator: Vaneetha Rendall Risner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 51 minutes Release date: April 1, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. Vaneetha Rendall Risner begged God for grace that would...
2019-04-01
3h 51
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Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 369682 Title: Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering Author: Vaneetha Rendall Risner Narrator: Vaneetha Rendall Risner Format: Unabridged Length: 03:51:16 Language: English Release date: 04-01-19 Publisher: Christianaudio.com Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. Vaneetha Rendall Risner begged God for grace that would deliver her. But God offered something...
2019-04-01
3h 51