I learned so much from it because all I had was the Lord at that darkest valley. And I try to

describe to people, it's bittersweet. Like I wouldn't have chosen this. I didn't want to walk

through that valley. I wanted to get out of it as quickly as possible. But the closeness and the

realness and the depth of my relationship with him was a blessing from this.

And it was different.

It was a different way than learning when you're on the mountaintops

and when things are good.

And like I said, I wouldn't have chosen it,

but I learned so much of his presence and of his realness

and of empathy for other people with whatever they're struggling with.

Shannon Breem, the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Women of the

Bible Speak is with us today, and she has got just what you need if you are facing something

that feels impossible.

So on today's episode, Shannon is going to chronicle some very unlikely biblical heroes

from Jonah, who ran away from his mission, to Elijah, who went from miracles to a flat out meltdown,

and to Peter, the impulsive fisherman who became a rock of our fate

and even better Shannon herself is going to share her own impossible and my friend you are going to be

blown away by God's grace and that woman's perseverance, this conversation is going to comfort you,

inspire you, and equip you for all that you face because the truth is nothing is impossible

with God. So Casey, let's do it. Welcome to the 413 podcast where practical encouragement and biblical

wisdom set you up to live the I-Can life because you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

Now welcome your host, Jennifer Rothschild.

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