177: Embracing the Life You Have with Elizabeth Woodsen

Elizabeth Woodsen is a Bible teacher, Dallas Theological Seminary graduate, and author who is passionate about helping people learn about the rich theological truths of their faith. Today she comes on the show to talk about her new book, "Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have is not the Life You Hoped For", and how we can thrive even in the midst of life circumstances we don't want.     What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Elizabeth's newest book, "Embrace Your Life: How to Find Joy When the Life You Have is not the Life You Hoped For", what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~What this journey has been like for Elizabeth as a late-thirties single who always wanted to be married ~The new glasses we need to put on of the story of the Bible in order to change our perspective and embrace the life we have ~God's work to redeem all the hard things ~God's Word as that which keeps us steady in the midst of life circumstances which feel very unsteady ~The reality that God has a purpose for your life, no matter how you might feel or what you might think ~Understanding that our ability to experience joy is not blocked by the current circumstances of our lives ~The importance of feeling our pain and taking it before the Lord ~The power and importance of lament ~Understanding that the Lord welcomes the bigness of our emotions ~The promises of God and how we can rely on them because they are rooted in the character of God ~Understanding that our seasons of longing are not without purpose but are being used by God to grow us ~Understanding that there is always hope, no matter what situation you're currently in ~And more! For full show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast