In this reflective episode of the Butterfly Girl Podcast, Kimberly looks back on the Jubilee Yar of Hope and the quiet, surprising ways God moved throughout her life. What began as a season of uncertainty - unemployment, waiting, and praying for direction - slowly became a year of trust, surrender, courage, and deep spiritual growth. She shares the story of moving to North Dakota, starting a new job she loves, returning to journaling regularly after many years, building new friendships, reconnecting with old ones, and navigating grief after the loss of her former therapist. Through gentle storytelling and prayer, Kimberly invites you to pause, breathe, and notice how God has been working in. your own life. This episode is a reminder that hope often begins quietly, grows in unexpected places, and continues to unfold one faithful step at a time.

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In this Advent episode, I share openly about the emotional weight I have been carrying these last few weeks. Family tension, the declining health of loved ones, and the struggle to stay focused at work have left my heart feeling crowded and tired.

As I reflect on my own experience, I talk about what God has been teaching me about making room at the inn when life feels overwhelmingly full. The nativity story comes alive in a new way as I consider how God enters the messy and imperfect places of my life rather than the polished ones.

I also share how I am learning to surrender what I cannot carry and how even a small space in my heart can become a place for Christ to rest.

This episode includes a guided meditation, gentle encouragement, and invitations to create room for peace and spiritual grounding. If you are walking through a heavy season, I hope this conversation brings comfort and companionship.

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In this episode of the Butterfly Girl Podcast, I sit down with illustrator Laila Warner for an inspiring conversation about art, calling, and collaboration. Laila shares her creative background and the early moments that sparked her love for drawing. She talks about how her journey evolved from simple childhood sketches to illustrating published books and building a professional artistic path rooted in both joy and purpose.

Laila reflects on the books she has illustrated before joining the Miriam's Heavenly Tea Party project and how each one shaped her style and confidence. She also offers insight into the heart behind her work and the role that faith, family, and personal story have played in her growth as an artist.

Together, we talk about what it meant to collaborate on Miriam's Heavenly Tea Party, a coloring storybook created to support organizations that help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Laila shares why this mission held deep personal meaning for her and how it guided every illustration. She describes the process of bringing Miriam's story to life and the hope she poured into each scene for the children and families who will hold this book in their hands.

This conversation is warm, thoughtful, and full of encouragement for anyone who loves creativity, storytelling, and the power of art to heal and uplift.

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Cost for Miriam's Heavenly Tea Party is $10 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Mercer County Family Crisis Center.

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This episode of the Butterfly Girl Podcast is a gentle space where healing is explored one small step at a time. Hosted by Kimberly Souba, a writer and survivor, she shares honest stories about finding her voice, facing abandonment, speaking publicly for the first time, reconnecting with faith, and discovering courage in everyday moments. Through her vulnerability, Kimberly reminds listeners that healing doesn't happen all at once. It happens slowly quietly, through small acts of bravery. If you're looking for a companion on your healing journey, you're not alone. There is hope.

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In this Advent-themed episode of The Butterfly Girl Podcast, Kimberly explores what faith looks like in a season of waiting. Whether you're waiting for healing, clarity, or a sense of God's nearness, this gentle conversation offers hope and honesty. Kimberly shares pieces of her own healing journey, the slow courage of journaling, the quiet strength found in prayer, and the small lights that appear even in darkness. You'll hear practical ways to stay grounded, reminders that waiting is often preparation, and a closing prayer for peace in the in-between. If you feel tired, uncertain, or in the fog of your own waiting, this episode reminds you that you are not behind, not forgotten, and not alone. Advent light is already on the way.

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In this gentle, honest conversation, Kimberly talks about what healing really looks like. It's messy, unpredictable, and anything but linear. She shares personal stories, moments of setback, and the surprising places where God shows up in the middle of the journey. With reflections on Psalm 34:18 and Song of Songs 6:3, she explores what it means to be God's beloved even when life feels chaotic or heavy. Listeners will hear practical tools for navigating off days, setting boundaries, praying when words won't come, and trusting that healing is holy work. If you've ever felt "behind" in your healing, this episode reminds you: you're not broken, you're becoming.

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After four years away from the microphone, author, educator, and survivor Kimberly Souba returns to share a powerful story of healing, faith, and rediscovery. In this opening episode of the renewed Butterfly Girl Podcast, Kimberly reflects on her journey through childhood trauma, years of silence, and the slow and sacred work of rebuilding strength.

She revisits the origins of the podcast, the growth that happened in the quiet years, and the creative transformation that led to her children's books including A Caterpillar’s Journey, Flight of the Butterfly, Miriam’s Heavenly Tea Party, and Mary, Dinosaurs, and the Wonders of God: A Backyard Adventure with Momma Mary.

This episode is an honest and hope-filled invitation to begin again. It affirms that even after long seasons of silence, your voice still matters, your story still shines, and you were created for the light.

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This episode is about the background of why I wrote From Death to New Life: The Transformation of a Soul.

**Disclaimer: If you are sensitive to subjects relating to sexual assault, abuse, or suicide, please do not listen.