Best Peace And Reconcilation Podcasts (2025)

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46: Surrender and Cooperation in Estrangement 9:05

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Surrender and cooperation are two words that helped me discover the peace I was seeking as I experienced estrangement in a relationship. Admittedly, these are not two words we readily think about. Surrender conjures up the thought of giving up control. Cooperation may not be as fearful depending on…

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In Modi's India, journalists must fall in line or risk jail time 30:53

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When we first read Suchitra Vijayan’s reporting on the media in India we were shocked to learn that much of the press in the world’s largest democracy, had fallen in line with Narendra Modi’s authoritarian agenda. Now it feels like a portent of what could happen in the United States. In India today, 75% or more of news organizations are now owned b…

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Christian living in secular Canadian society 35:21

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Guest host David Guretzki speaks with Dom Ruso, who leads a church called The180 in Laval, Que., that he helped to plant in 2016. Ruso was born and raised in Montreal, holds a PhD in historical theology and has also worked pastoring young adults. The180 church is an interdenominational church under the umbrella of The Alliance Canada. Ruso has a ne…

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Ep. 19 | Dr Melissa Sell: Reclaiming Vibrant Health with German New Medicine: Your Body’s Wisdom Decoded 1:49:26

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My new book Scars of Gold (Hay House, Sept 23, 2025) is available for preorder. Claim exclusive bonuses when you preorder and register your copy here: www.scarsofgold.com About this episode of ENHEARTENED What if every symptom your body creates is not a mistake, but an intelligent adaptation? In this powerful episode of ENHEARTENED, Xavier Dagba si…

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45: Healing your Emotions 13:45

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Healing your emotions is critical when you are estranged. And its hard work that will take time and commitment. Take a moment to think about the emotions you’ve experienced in the last few days when you think about the person with whom you are estranged. Do you feel disappointed? Sadness? Anger? Re…

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Jesus and the revolutionary kingdom of peace 58:21

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Jesse Nickel of Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, B.C., published a compelling book last year about how Jesus' ministry and presentation of the Kingdom of God contrast with human understandings of power (A Revolutionary Jesus: Violence and Peacemaking in the Kingdom of God, Fortress Press, 2024). He talks with host Bill Fledderus about the chal…

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Far from Home: Human Library 38:44

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This episode comes to us from independent journalist Scott Gurian. In the Nørrebro neighborhood of Copenhagen, there's a small building with a garden and wooden seats. At first glance, it looks like some sort of neighborhood cafe, but it's actually the Menneskebiblioteket or Human Library, where the "readers" and "books" are people having deeply pe…

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Ep. 18 | Xavier Dagba: My new book Scars of Gold & Reconciling with your shadow 47:40

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My new book Scars of Gold (Hay House, Sept 23, 2025) is available for preorder. Claim exclusive bonuses when you preorder and register your copy here: www.scarsofgold.com This solo episode is one I’ve been waiting all year to share with you. It’s not just about my new book Scars of Gold — it’s about the deeper invitation behind it: reconciling with…

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44: Why You're Struggling with Forgiveness 11:27

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? If you’re struggling with forgiveness, you aren’t alone. The truth is most everyone does. Oh, you may give lip service like I did and say you forgive, but the emotions linger. The pain comes and goes. You replay the hurt over and over so much the record is warped and scratched. Yet you really want …

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Peace photography: Healing through the lens 39:16

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Peace negotiations and reconciliation processes can change the world – but they’re not much to look at. The shortage of compelling images is one of many challenges to making peace more tangible in our very visual world. But if we expand the concept of peace to include what peace actually means to people who have lived through conflict, then what pe…

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43: Learning to be Vulnerable in Estrangement 12:25

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Learning to be vulnerable is daunting in the best of circumstances. But when you have estranged relationships, it can be downright paralyzing. Vulnerability is akin to giving someone access to your innermost thoughts and emotions. And for good reasons, it isn’t wise to give everyone that privilege.…

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42: Blended Families and Estrangement 11:14

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Blended families and estrangement often go hand in hand. But are they more prone to estranged relationships? Research says not necessarily. However, they do face more unique challenges and that can morph into estrangement. Are you part of a blended family that is facing difficulties and even amid e…

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Want a less polarized society? Support local news 30:49

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Think about the infrastructure that makes your community tick. Roads, schools, buses and trains, parks and playgrounds, the sewage treatment plant are probably the kind of things that first come to mind. But what about local news? Our guest this episode, journalism scholar Jennifer Henrichsen, says local newspapers, news webistes, and TV and radio…

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Ep. 17 | Lorie Ladd: Faith, Free Will & Divine Timing: Surrendering to a Higher Plan 1:52:59

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Xavier Dagba sits down with Lorie Ladd to explore what it truly means to surrender to divine timing, trust the mystery of your path, and stay grounded while owning your light — even when fear, doubt, and shadow safety arise. --- Join my 4-month immersion INTEGRATE and dissolve the inner conflicts that prevent you…

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Can the Vatican Help Reframe the Narrative on Peace? 31:44

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This podcast is a project of Making Peace Visible, is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Somerville, Massachusetts. What we do is unique -- consistently analyzing how the media covers conflict, and amplifying stories of resolution and reconciliation that are often ignored by the mainstream media. In the month of July, we're working to …

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41: Limiting Core Beliefs and Estrangement 10:55

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Limiting core beliefs affects your mindset and your overall health. And these core beliefs in estrangement can keep you stuck and unable to get into a healthy place. Think in terms of whether I can’t, I will never, or I should. When you are in an estranged relationship it’s easy to let your mind go…

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40: Who You Are Becoming is More Important than What You Do 11:08

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Who you are becoming is vital in discovering peace in estranged relationships. And estrangement can lock you in a mental prison so that at times you don’t even know who you are anymore. Triggers create a response that you later regret and you are mired in guilt. At times it feels as though you take…

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On the ground in Ukraine with Black Diplomats' Terrell Starr 34:31

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This podcast is a project of Making Peace Visible, is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Somerville, Massachusetts. What we do is unique -- consistently analyzing how the media covers conflict, and amplifying stories of resolution and reconciliation that are often ignored by the mainstream media. In the month of July, we're working to …

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39: Top 3 Causes of Estrangement 11:28

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? The top 3 causes of estrangement based on research studies help you understand not only why it happens but the impact on relationships. Estrangement is something that many just don’t talk about. You may perceive it as a stigma as many do. The concept of family evokes illusions of happy times, gathe…

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38: Family Conflict is on the Rise 10:57

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Family conflict is on the rise as I am hearing from women in many circles. In recent years, politics, religion, and a host of other topics are dividing families more than ever. I personally experienced that a few months ago when a conflict arose and it turned into a personal attack on perceived rel…

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Learning from Western news media's mistakes in Afghanistan 32:13

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In hopes of learning from the past and In light of US missile strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and subsequent retaliation in an escalating regional conflict, we're revisiting one of our best episodes on how Western media covers war. Guest Bette Dam is a Dutch journalist who covered the war in Afghanistan for 15 years. She began her coverage in 2006…

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Ep. 16 | Mark Groves: Why you keep repeating the same relational patterns and how to stop. 1:40:38

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Are you caught in cycles of self-abandonment, people-pleasing, or relationships that mirror your pain? In this powerful conversation with Mark Groves, we explore what it truly means to live from your truth, even when it costs you comfort, connection, or the familiar. We talk about the physiological toll of betraying yourself, how to stop sabotaging…

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37: Finding Calmness in the Storms of Life 8:28

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Finding calmness in the storms of life can be quite difficult. I grew up in Texas right in the middle of a tornado alley. Sirens blare warning people a storm is coming and advising them to seek shelter. Sometimes storms of life come with warning bells. The winds of anger and bitterness blow against…

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Ep. 15 | Xavier Dagba: The Golden Shadow: Before You Can Shine, You Must Claim This First 48:31

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What if the light you crave to embody, the power, visibility, and magnetism you long to live, are all hiding in the very place you’ve been taught to fear: your own shadow? In this potent solo podcast episode, Xavier Dagba unpacks the concept of the golden shadow: the radiant parts of ourselves that we unconsciously repress due to fear, trauma, and …

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Elephants, tigers, rabbits and the Great Commission in Canada - Ep. 246 37:22

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Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. Her title at that “network of networks” is director of partnerships in Asia, for young leaders and women. She talked with guest host David Guretzki about diaspora communities and engaging younger generations with the gospel. Previo…

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Unmasking American myths about war and the military 33:08

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In the United States, about one sixth of the federal budget goes to defense. Why are many Americans so passive in the face of the massive expenditures for defense that crowd out spending on human needs like education, healthcare and infrastructure? Why does much of the media accept the status quo? And is all of this spending making Americans and th…

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36: Estrangement and Feelings 7:20

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Estrangement and feelings often create an emotional train wreck. How are you feeling today? When people ask that question, you know that they don’t really want to hear that you are upset, sad, disappointed. They are just being nice. The real question is do you know what you are feeling? Can you ide…

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Ep. 14 | Dan McLintock: The hidden force controlling your emotions - and how to find true inner peace 1:21:59

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In this raw and revelatory conversation, Xavier Dagba welcomes Dan McLintock, co-founder of the Kiloby Inquiries, for a powerful deep dive into the hidden force controlling your emotions: emotional repression. Dan opens up about his personal journey as a lifelong anger repressor — from childhood trauma and chronic self-doubt to addiction and discon…

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Ep. 13 | Christopher August: Unlock the Divine Intelligence Hidden in Your Breath 1:25:02

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In this episode of ENHEARTENED, I sit down with Christopher August. We explore the breath not just as a physical function, but as a sacred portal into divine intelligence, emotional alchemy, and true inner freedom. Christopher shares the raw details of his near-death experience on the Zambezi River, how it awakened him to the power of the breath, a…

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The hidden science of us vs. them 34:57

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“Humans are not rational beings with emotions. In fact, we're just the opposite. We're emotionally based beings who can only think rationally when we feel that our identities, as we see them, are understood and valued by others.” Those words from neuroscientist Bob Deutch triggered a lightbulb moment in the mind of Tim Phillips, a veteran peacebuil…

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Strengthening Canadian Christian Education - Ep 245 37:27

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Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Ontario are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.…

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Ep. 12 | Aaron Abke: Christianity Erased the true message of Jesus 2:28:22

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In this episode of ENHEARTENED, I’m joined by Aaron Abke, a former pastor and theological truth-seeker who has spent years unlearning, relearning, and reclaiming the mystical essence of Jesus’ teachings. Together, we traverse some of the most sensitive and illuminating terrain: What was the original message of Jesus? What parts were co-opted by emp…

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Thinking about church and mission - Ep 244 35:11

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Guest host David Guretzki chats with Sarah Han about how church members can think about the church being intercultural and missional. Dr. Han is assistant professor of pastoral ministry at Tyndale University. She considers herself to be "third culture" Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She ha…

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Ep. 11 | Bryan Reeves: From Shutdown to Connected: The Shifts That Help Men Love Better 1:35:13

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In this episode of ENHEARTENED, I’m joined by Bryan Reeves—relationship coach, author of Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her), and a powerful voice in the conversation around conscious masculinity. Together, we explore the often-invisible journey of modern men navigating relationships, emotional connection, and the reclamation of the inner Lover arc…

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Can democracy take us into the future? 31:44

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Support for Donald Trump is slipping lately, at least in part because of the President’s violations of democratic rules and norms. In a New York Times/ Sienna College poll, a majority of respondents disapproved of Trump’s recent actions, including moves to eliminate government programs enacted by Congress, deport legal immigrants who have protested…

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35: 3 Steps to Get Through Mother's Day with Estranged Kids 9:33

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Trying to get through Mother’s Day with estranged kids is akin to living a terrible nightmare. Years ago, I remember dreading the holiday. While everyone was receiving flowers, chocolates, cards, and loving attention, I bawled my eyes out. My kids were estranged following my divorce and other circu…

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Ep. 10 | Xavier Dagba: You’re Not Lost—You’re Awakening Making Sense of Spiritual Depression 38:27

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In this solo episode of ENHEARTENED with Xavier Dagba, we dive deep into the misunderstood territory of spiritual depression—a soul-initiated pause that invites deep realignment, not pathology. You’ll learn: What spiritual depression actually is—and how it differs from emotional burnout or clinical depression The hidden wisdom of the soul when ever…

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Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world - Ep 243 40:50

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Many Canadians are feeling burdened by global economic and political turmoil. Jennifer Bowen of Shalem Mental Health Network chats with host Bill Fledderus about how such stress can impact mental health, relationships and faith communities. She offers suggestions informed by psychology and Christian faith for coping and cultivating peace, resilienc…

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Ep. 9 | Xavier Dagba: Shadow Safety vs Soul Safety: How to Build True Inner Safety Without Abandoning Yourself 33:42

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In a world that often feels unsafe, uncertain, and chaotic, how do you cultivate true inner safety without abandoning your essence? In this solo episode of ENHEARTENED, I guide you through a deep exploration of shadow safety vs. soul safety two radically different ways we relate to our internal world when faced with external threat or emotional pai…

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In the Brazilian Amazon, environmental reporting is dangerous business 26:46

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Brazil’s Arariboia Indigenous Territory is a green island that spans more than 413,000 hectares (1.02 million acres) in a sea of deforestation. Though the territory is protected by law, it’s become the site of incursions by loggers and cattle ranchers. In a five-year investigative series for the environmental news outlet Mongabay, reporter Karla Me…

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34: Family Estrangement - Words Do Hurt 8:38

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Family estrangement may be one of the toughest tests you will face in life. People say that death of a loved one is more difficult, and I do not discount that one. But estrangement is the death of a relationship whether it’s a child, parent, or beloved family member. You may feel as though you are …

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Ep. 8 | Xavier Dagba: How to make shining your light safer than hiding it 44:30

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Join my upcoming 6-week immersion: SEEN Dissolve the hidden forces that dim your light & mute your voice. Become unapologetically expressed. https://www.xavierdagba.com/seen2 ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this solo episode of ENHEARTENED, I speak directly to the hearts of those who are craving to be seen, but still find safety in hiding. We explore why sh…

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33: Forgiveness Feeds Your Soul 8:44

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? Forgiveness feeds your soul just as food feeds the body. That statement and what I’m about to share with you will change the trajectory of your life. Living with estrangement sucks the life right out of you. Triggers pound on the door of your heart out of nowhere. Emotions follow and you find yours…

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Ep. 7 | Amie McNee: The Artist's Revival, Healing through art & Undoing Visibility Wounds 1:14:49

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In this episode of ENHEARTENED, I’m joined by the fiercely honest and wildly devoted Amie McNee—author of We Need Your Art: Stop Fcking Around and Make Something*. Together, we explore the sacred intersection of creativity, soul, and liberation in a world that often dismisses or commodifies the artist's heart. This conversation is a balm for artist…

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Disrupting Peace: How to be president if you don't have a military 25:33

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What's it like to lead without a military? This episode, from our friends at Disrupting Peace, focuses on Costa Rica, and explores what happens when a country abolishes its military, Costa Rica’s approach to domestic security, and the ways that having a military can increase violence and instability in a country. Carlos Alvarado Quesada served as P…

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32: All Things are Possible with God 7:51

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? All things are possible with God scripture says. But do you believe it? Estrangement causes you to doubt that promise because you see no hope. Every effort you make seems fruitless. Day after day wears on with no resolution. Hope is something everyone desires, and it often seems elusive. Consequent…

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Ep. 6 | Ryan Rose Evans: Repressed, tired & disconnected - What your body is trying to tell you. 1:22:11

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Join me Thursday April 10th for a free live workshop: From Hidden to Heard. Resolve the visibility wounds that dim your light and mute your voice. Save your seat here: https://www.xavierdagba.com/hidden2heard ------------ ABOUT THIS EPISODE: What if your body already holds the wisdom to heal you? What if the chronic symptoms, emotional numbness, or…

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31: Rediscover God Through Estrangement 13:44

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Send me a text…what topics would you like to hear? The greatest gift I ever received was to rediscover God through estrangement. That may sound crazy. Estranged relationships cause you to feel isolated, devalued, and unworthy and so it seems unlikely that God would reach out and pursue you. But that’s exactly what I experienced, and it was life cha…