Episode 111: When Life Gets Scary: How to Move Forward in Faith While Life is Going Backwards with Carole Leathem

Your Biggest Breakthrough

Who knew that the "playlist" feature on your smartphone could be the difference between surviving a trial and completely losing touch with reality?

Carole Leathem had just "lost" her husband of over 40 years. Bill was a pastor, but had recently shown signs of depression, even suicidal ideations. Carole was told she was not allowed to see her husband, that he was a danger to himself and others - particularly her.

The ride home, Carole played song after song on a music streaming service, and eventually formed a playlist she called "When life gets scary" to help guid through those storms we all eventually face.

In this episode, you'll hear why it's absolutely vital to embrace those storms, not run from them, for it is through the trials we build endurance and find the true blessings our Lord has in store for us!

In this episode with Carole, you'll learn:

-God's gift to us shared through the trials...03:25

-How a clinically depressed husband brought forth a major breakthrough for Carole...06:15

-What to do if you find yourself in a state of depression, particularly in a public role like a pastor...11:30

-The power of audio and music to soothe the soul...16:40

-When you need to quit trying to fix everything yourself, and surrender to God...20:10

-Maintaining emotional, physical and spiritual health...23:50

-We lose a degree of fortitude if we do not embrace the trials...28:00

-The tough stuff is what we need to discuss more than anything else...32:10

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Carole's website

Are You Ready to Find Joy When Life Gets Messy? kindle ebook

Guest's bio and social handles:

A gifted speaker, teacher, storyteller, and encourager, Carole has been speaking at women’s retreats and teaching Bible studies for over thirty years. Carole was a commercial actress in Hollywood for fifteen years. She has been married to her husband, Bill, a retired pastor, for forty-six years, and they live in Bakersfield, California. They have two children and seven grandchildren.

Carole is passionate about sharing her story with those God puts in her life. She loves spending time at the beach, especially Maui, and never tires of visiting Disneyland.

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