Finding God's Purpose in Your Deepest Pain: Niki Hardy & Danette Crawford | Jesus Calling Podcast

Have you ever looked at your life's hardest moments and asked God, "Why?" This week on the Jesus Calling Podcast, we're diving into two incredible stories about finding purpose and unshakable faith right in the middle of pain.

Our conversation begins with author Niki Hardy, who faced unimaginable loss—losing both her mom and sister to cancer before receiving her own diagnosis. She shares candidly about what it’s like to question God in the storm and how she came to believe that our doubts don’t have to destroy our faith, but can actually become the start of a deeper, more honest relationship with Him.

The theme of finding strength in struggle continues with Danette Crawford, founder of Joy Ministries. Her life took an unexpected turn when her husband left just five days before their daughter was born. Danette tells her story of learning to move forward one day at a time, making the choice to forgive, and discovering that true joy isn't a feeling, but a deep-rooted strength found when we get our eyes off our own pain and onto the needs of others.

If you’re walking through a season of confusion or heartbreak, and wondering if God is still there, these stories will serve as a powerful reminder that He meets us in our questions and can bring incredible purpose from our deepest pain.

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Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Niki Hardy: Finding Life in the Midst of Pain
08:07 - Why It's Okay to Be a "Cheerful Doubter"
17:07 - Danette Crawford: Starting Over After Heartbreak
20:04 - How to Move Forward, One Step at a Time
24:05 - Discovering Joy Through Serving Others

Resources & Mentions:
– Niki Hardy’s book: bit.ly/44aH09z
– Danette Crawford’s book: bit.ly/44dhXRJ
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: jesuscalling.com/books
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