Well, hey, friend. Welcome to Java with Julie, hosted by me, Julie Slattery. Let me remind you that this podcast is listener supported. That means your gifts allow us to keep recording and distributing this podcast. And it's an outreach of the ministry, authentic intimacy, which is dedicated to helping people make sense of God and sexuality. Well, when we go through

hard times, I think it's very natural for us to question where God is in the middle of our pain,

especially when that kind of hard time involves dealing with the impact of abuse and of trauma.

The Psalms are full of lamentation and grief,

and the psalmist are crying out constantly for God's presence and healing, and I'm so

thankful that God welcomes those cries. Well, my guest today knows exactly what that journey is

like. Her name is Jennifer Michelle Greenberg, and she figured this out at a young age.

She grew up in a very abusive home environment, but found healing and comfort as she learned to

press into the fatherhood of God, and later was able to experience further redemption from

a healthy and stable marriage. Now, you might be able to identify with Jennifer.

Maybe you also experienced views in your past, and you wonder how a good God could allow

someone to be so cruel to you.

You know, God ministers to us through people like therapists who have expertise, but he also

encourages our hearts when we hear stories of how

other people have found hope and healing. One of the things I love about Jennifer's story that you're

going to hear today is the way that God used her husband Jason to be part of her healing. Jason also

joined us for a bit during this conversation and share some of his journey alongside of Jennifer's healing.

Now, whether you personally have been abused or you are married to someone who has been, this conversation is going to be an encouragement to you.

Now, as we jump into it, I want you to be aware that we do talk about physical and sexual abuse.

Well, Jennifer, welcome to job with Julie. It's so good to have you on the podcast. Thanks so much,

Julie. Yeah, and your husband, Jason, is also joining. He's going to speak in a little here or there,

share some of his perspective of what you share, but I know

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