1KHO 475: Does the Damage From My Past Put a Lid On My Future? | Lisa Harper, A Jesus-Shaped Life

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, bestselling author and theologian Lisa Harper joins Ginny Yurich to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: does past pain disqualify us from future purpose? With her signature blend of humor, warmth, and depth, Lisa shares her powerful adoption story, how trauma shaped her early years, and the way God met her in the darkest places to bring about redemption. From being told she shouldn’t become a mother because of her history of abuse to becoming a single parent through adoption in her 50s, Lisa offers hard-won wisdom and a message of restoration for anyone who’s ever felt disqualified by their past. Together, Lisa and Ginny unpack deep theological truths in a way that’s accessible, practical, and deeply personal. They discuss the theology of tears, the beauty of community, and how diving into Scripture with curiosity (and even a little queso) can radically transform your life. This conversation is for the one who’s weary, the one who’s healing, and the one who’s wondering if there’s still a beautiful future ahead. Spoiler: there is. ** Get your copy of A Jesus Shaped Life here Learn more about Lisa and all she has to offer (including her podcast!) here ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below: Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more. Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS. NIV Application Bible: Visit www.faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use code OUTSIDE to save 10%! BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Market: Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOThriveMarket for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Quince: Go to https://tinyurl.com/1KHOQuince for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns CRU - To give, text HOUR to 71326 or visit www.give.cru.org/hour Reliefband -Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOreliefband and use code 1000HOURS to save 20% and free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a Christian, imagine what life would be like if you didn't have access to you or never even seen a Bible in your own language.
0:07.9	For many people around the world, that is their reality.
0:10.6	Crew has missionaries in almost every country, and they're seeing people's lives changed.
0:15.7	Thousands of men, women, and children are coming to faith, but simply don't have access to a Bible of their own.
0:21.2	In parts of Africa, crew missionaries have to share one Bible between several people.
0:26.0	In Europe, teens are asking for more Bibles than we can provide.
0:29.4	And in closed nations, this good news is spreading at an astonishing rate,
0:33.5	but they need more physical Bibles to keep up with the growth.
0:36.6	People are searching for truth and finding answers in God's Word.
0:39.7	That's why I love partnering with Crew.
0:41.6	With just $24 a month, you can give three people the gift of God's Word every month.
0:46.2	And as a thank you, Crew will provide 12 meals to those in need,
0:49.8	and you'll receive a free copy of my book until the street lights come on.
0:53.2	To give text our
0:54.8	H-O-U-R to 7-1-3-2-6 or visit give.cru.org slash our H-O-U-R. That's H-O-U-R to 7-1-3-2-6.
1:08.1	Message and data rates may apply U.S. addresses only.
1:11.9	Your monthly gift can truly make a massive impact.
1:16.2	Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is Ginny Urich.
1:20.7	And you're never going to believe it.
1:22.4	The one and only, Lisa. Well, there's probably more than one.
1:25.2	But the one and only to me, Lisa Harper is here.
1:29.2	Welcome, Lisa.
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