You may have heard someone say something to the effect of, “God will use your pain in your future ministry.” This doesn’t necessarily mean He will ask you to launch an organization or create a program within your social sphere or community, although He may. Rather, this stems from God’s promise to use you to comfort others with the same comfort He’s shown. You, whether that means listening with understanding as someone shares their hurts and struggles or walking beside someone seeking increased freedom.

We hope today’s episode speaks to individuals in one of two places in their healing journey: 1) For those still in the thick of pain, hold tight to this—God longs to bring beauty from your pain by first healing you then giving you the strength and desire to help others heal. 2) For those who have experienced some degree of healing, prayerfully consider if God is asking you to walk alongside someone who is hurting or living enslaved. And finally, we hope this episode opens conversation on toxic versus healthy relationships.

(Scroll down to find the group discussion questions)

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Group Discussion Questions:

1.What resonated with you most in this episode?
2.Have you ever felt like you were living in a "glass house" where things looked good from the outside but where circumstances or emotions felt chaotic, unpredictable, or unsafe, or uncertain?
3.When going through challenging or painful circumstances, how easily do you seek support from others, and what do you think impacts this?
4.How would you describe the general health of your support system, and why would you describe it this way?
5.What are some ways we can walk with family and friends through their mental health battles while still maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves (and our children)?
6.How can healthy connections with others help one heal from traumatic experiences
7.What are some important steps to take when faced with a big transition in your life?
8.What is one action step God might be wanting you to take as a result of listening to this episode?