I never set out to become an editor, even though I’ve now been doing it for 15 years. Today, I sit back to enjoy a conversation with the writer who hired me to edit her book, and began my career as a freelance editor. Catherine Brakefield is the award-winning author of the Destiny Series and more.

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Trigger Warning: This podcast episode contains a discussion of sexual abuse and steps to healing.

Today, I’m visiting with retired nurse Nancy Manassero whose written a book to help sexual abuse victims heal from their abuse. Nancy is an abuse survivor, and today’s show is packed with encouragement and practical steps for healing. Her advice can be applied to healing from any trauma. Nancy’s book Heartmending includes an appendix on grooming tactics used by sexual predators and one on signs of abuse in youth.

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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a tough week and the moment God met me right where I was—at the altar, overwhelmed and needing answers. As the holidays ramp up (and stress loves to commandeer the fun), I was reminded of an old friend: Psalm 37.

A simple birthday story shared in church cracked something open, sending me back to the first book I ever wrote and the truth I’d somehow forgotten: God tells us exactly how to lay down our fear and step into peace.

We’ll walk through the psalm’s life-giving steps: don’t fret, trust, delight, commit, and rest; and what it really means to believe you’ve received what you’ve prayed for, even before you see it.

If your mind’s been noisy lately, this one’s a deep exhale.

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