60: Faith in the Flames: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Shawna Foster
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In this powerful episode of Her Faith at Work, host Jan Touchberry sits down with bestselling author Shawna Foster to discuss her transformative journey from trauma to healing through faith. Shawna shares the story behind her new book "Faith in the Flames" and offers insight into how God can turn our deepest pain into purpose.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and welcome
03:35 - Shawna introduces herself and her multiple roles
05:28 - The divine calling to write "Faith in the Flames"
07:51 - A powerful moment of vulnerability with the host
14:00 - Discussion on the writing process and following God's guidance
21:38 - Exploring trauma transformation and healing
Notable Quotes:
"God wants me to write his story, not mine." - Shawna Foster
"When God shows up, He decides the time and the place, and it's not always super convenient." - Jan Touchberry
"I was coming from a place of isolation and not wanting to share my story... until He said, 'okay, that's great because I want you to write my story.'" - Shawna Foster
Episode Highlights:
- Shawna's journey from realtor to author and podcaster
- The spiritual wrestling match of accepting God's call to write
- How God debunked the enemy's lies about writing abilities
- The importance of vulnerability in sharing our stories
- The process of writing with the Holy Spirit's guidance
- Transforming personal trauma into hope and healing for others
Guest Bio:
Shawna Foster is a realtor in North Phoenix, bestselling author of "Faith in the Flames," and host of the Faith in the Flames podcast. Her ministry focuses on helping women transform their trauma into hope and healing, drawing from her own journey through brokenness and grief.
Connect with Shawna Foster:
- Book: "Faith in the Flames"
- Podcast: Faith in the Flames
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