Gosh, I just think it's as God intends.

Like I really feel that, like people who decide to wake up every day and walk alongside

someone else, walk alongside another who needs that love, help, care, and commitment.

And they do it in such a loving and committed way.

And they really do.

They are the transformation agent.

They are the hands and feet of Christ.

They are that every single day.

You're listening to God Hears Her, a podcast for women where we explore the stunning truth that God hears you, he sees you, and he loves you because you are his.

Find out how these realities free you today on God Hears Her.

Welcome to God Hears Her. I'm Erin Eddie Atkins.

And I'm Elisa Morgan. Have you ever heard of the interpersonal whole brain model of care?

It's a mouthful. But it was developed by an amazing woman who works to help the neurodevelopment

of children by combining science and love.

I admire our guest Amy O'Dell so much.

Her work is amazing, and the passion that she has for helping kids is incredible.

Her story provides hope for so many people.

Let's get to know the founder of Jacob's Ladder.

By first learning about her life as a little girl, join us for this conversation with Amy O'Dell on God Here's Her.

I was raised in Madison, Georgia. My mother still lives in the home that I was raised in as a kindergartner on Up, which is so unusual to be able to say that,

you know, and accent is real.

I love the South.

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