Sep 1, 2023
I am so honored to get to share with you my conversation with the
amazing Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a woman who loves Jesus fiercely,
being a Mom to her 3 boys and cheering them on as they play
football. She is passionate about walking with women as a coach
working through their callings, and walking with them when they’re
in the midst of relational healing journeys. Recently, she released
her first book
Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing When Your Marriage
Ends
which shares her journey of following God’s call to plant a church
in Nashville, TN with her then-pastor husband, watching it grow
exponentially into a massive and impactful ministry with multiple
sites, meanwhile at home experiencing heartbreak and betrayal. This
ultimately led to a very painful divorce as well as a public
parting with the faith community that had been the epicenter of
their ministry and their lives.
During her book as well as our conversation, Brandi shares how God met her as she wrestled through grief, mothered her boys, navigated what it means to be a divorced Christian woman, as well as a former pastor’s wife, and just how she navigates life in co-parenting, and so much more. Brandi is honest, hilarious, and heartfelt in her sharing of her story while also giving such beautiful advice for how to hold space for the people we love as they grieve through their own experiences, and letting that happen at their own pace. She shares ways that might be helpful to those walking through seasons of trauma and loss, in others' lives, annnnd the not-helpful ways to maybe steer clear of as well. She’s a self-proclaimed deep feeler, but also a deep healer and if that’s not a word of hope that I think we all need no matter where we are, I don’t know what is.
Brandi is an amazing follow on Instagram, her book is such a breathtaking view into her heart, overflowing with honesty but constantly pointing to hope, and like she said, a reminder that there are NEW things that are still coming. I hope that hearing this episode helps anyone who needs it to feel seen and cared for wherever you are in your story, because we are all feeling, and we all carry the possibility for healing. The One who made you cares about all the pieces that feel broken, and His hope never runs out. You matter, friend. And your story matters.
Connecting with Brandi:
Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty
Scripture References:
Psalm 27:13- God is going to be good to me
1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you
Romans 5:5-11-Hope does not disappoint
Philiipians 1:6- He will complete the work He began in you
References:
Jennifer Dukes Lee’s journal Stuff I’d Only Tell God journal (it is AMAZING)
Jennifer Dukes Lee’s episode with me!
David Thomas’ episode on the podcast
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys
Sissy Goff and David Thomas’ podcast “Raising Boys and Girls”
Side plug, I cannot say enough good things about Sissy’s new book The Worry-Free Parent
Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories
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