Episode Description
What if gratitude isn't something you force—but something that naturally grows out of experiencing God's love?
In this encouraging conversation, Wendy Bower shares how walking through divorce, family estrangement, and breast cancer transformed her faith. Rather than simply surviving life's hardest seasons, Wendy discovered a deeper relationship with God that changed the way she viewed suffering, gratitude, and hope.
Together, we discuss how renewing your mind with God's truth, embracing your identity in Christ, and focusing on heaven's perspective can help you rebuild your life with purpose and peace.
- Wendy's journey through divorce, family estrangement, and breast cancer
- How hardship transformed her relationship with God from transactional faith to authentic intimacy
- What a "gratitude attack" is and how it can change your perspective
- Renewing your mind by replacing lies with God's truth
- Understanding your identity in Christ and why it matters during difficult seasons
- Finding hope by focusing on God's promises instead of your circumstances
- Learning to trust God's plan even when life doesn't make sense
- How gratitude grows from knowing God's love—not from pretending everything is okay
- The role of the Holy Spirit in healing, renewing, and rebuilding
- Practical encouragement for anyone facing loss, suffering, or a major life transition
- Ephesians 1:19–20
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Jeremiah 29:11
Visit Wendy's website to learn more about her ministry, speaking, and resources. https://www.authorwendybower.com
Search for her book, Gratitude Attack on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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