Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason | Healthy Relationships, Personal Awareness, Biblical Encouragement, Betrayal, Trusting God

In today's episode, Terry takes one verse from each chapter of the Bible and conducts an experiment to see if there is a thru-story.  What she finds is that there is a pattern that repeats throughout the Bible.
Throughout all of recorded history, man continues to cycle through this pattern:
Death / brokenness
God speaks
People drift
Warning
Judgment
Preservation
Humility
Faith
Hope
Victory
The Good news is that through it all, God calls a broken, prideful humanity into humility and faith.  He preserves them through discipline and judgment.  He gives them new life, hope and identity in His Son and through His Spirit.  He brings final victory through Jesus.
The scriptures Terry uses in this episode are all Chapter 5, verse 5 of the book she mentions.
Join Terry for an eight week journey to your true self, through a more intimate understanding of the trinity…..God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Being Known Virtual Workshop....coming in June/July
Who’s it for?
Whether you have been in church your whole life or you are new to this church thing, “Being Known” will give you an opportunity to experience God personally, in a fresh, new way. And, in the process of knowing Him, come to know more of who you are as His child.
What’s different about this workshop?
Each week we will focus our attention on different attributes of God and then utilize painting to express how we are experiencing this in our relationship with Him. For more details go to.... https://www.illuminatethepath.com/workshop
 
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STEP 4: Do your work.....you've got this!
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Today’s episode is part two of Terry’s interview with Mike Vaughn, LCMHCS, CSAT, a therapist, national conference speaker, podcast co-host and author
Mike leads Bethesda Workshops as its Executive Director. He is an accomplished business leader and therapist; specializing in the areas of sex addiction recovery, intensive therapy, marriage therapy and trauma.
Mike has over 20 years of experience as a therapist. He began his work at Bethesda Workshops as a small group therapist in 2017 and later moved into a leadership role before becoming Executive Director.
Mike shares important information with Terry about sex addiction and betrayal trauma.  There is a key connection to God and others in this healing process.  We need others in order to heal.  
If you didn’t hear Part one of this interview, which covered information about individual, intensive and group therapy please go back and listen to episode #23! 
To learn more about Mike’s work, go to www.bethesdaworkshops.org and www.counselingpracticecoach.com
To contact Mike directly, email him at: mvaughn@bethesdaworkshops.org
Mike mentioned Pure Desire Ministries in this episode.  If you want more information their website is www.puredesire.org
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Today’s episode is part one of Terry’s interview with Mike Vaughn, LCMHCS, CSAT, a therapist, national conference speaker, podcast co-host and author
Mike shares important information for those who are not familiar with what a therapist does and why one might seek a therapist.  He also provides some helpful insights on how to find a therapist who is right for you.   
We discuss individual therapy, intensive therapy and group therapy.  The focus for each is healing in a safe environment. 
Be sure to listen to Part 2 of the Mike Vaughn Interview to learn more about the Bethesda Workshops and the amazing work they do.  That episode will air on Friday of this week. 
To learn more about Mike’s work, go to www.bethesdaworkshops.org and www.counselingpracticecoach.com
To contact Mike directly, email him at: mvaughn@bethesdaworkshops.org
 
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In This Episode Terry offers encouragement for listeners who feel broken or alone.  She focuses on Jesus’ mission to bind up the brokenhearted and the Psalmist’s reference that God desires truth in my innermost being. 
The Japanese art of Kintsugi as a picture of God’s restoration of our brokenness.  Quick fixes and self-sufficiency don’t bring lasting healing.  However, allowing Jesus to restore us slowly and thoughtfully give us a new heart.  The comfort we receive will allow us to then provide comfort to others.  Ultimately our value increases through the process! 
Key Scriptures
Isaiah 61:1— Bind up the brokenhearted
Psalm 51:6—Behold, you desire truth in my innermost being
2 Corinthians 1:3–5. God comforts us so we can comfort others
Key Takeaways
God restores broken hearts carefully and intentionally
Healing is a slow process — but a meaningful one
Quick fixes don’t hold; God’s restoration does
Your brokenness does not reduce your value — it increases it
God comforts you so you can comfort others
Prayer Focus
Ask God to:
Gently hold your broken places
Restore your heart
Fill missing pieces with His grace
Use your story to comfort others
Recommended Worship
Amazing Grace — Shane & Shane https://youtu.be/W-gpQzLUgwE?si=fyJ0xgWKVKOBvy4h
 
Spring Reset and Refresh:  Emotions and Thought Patterns
Join Terry for a group coaching experience looking at identifying your emotions and transforming your thought patterns!  You'll participate via Zoom and receive a handout for each evening.  
Three sessions for $37
April 29 thru May 1 @ 7pm central time.  
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Celebrating three months of podcasting!  Thank you to my listeners all over the world!  This is your podcast, share in the comments what your takeaways are!   
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What if the way you see the world isn’t actually clear?What if there’s been a “plank” in your eye for so long that you don’t even know it’s there?
In this episode, Terry explores Jesus’ teaching about judgment, perspective, and self-awareness. Jesus challenges us to examine our own hearts before trying to fix others. But what happens when the beliefs shaping our perspective were formed in childhood? When our “plank” is made up of survival strategies we learned long ago?
This episode dives into how early beliefs shape our behaviors, relationships, and sense of worth—and how God invites us to see differently.
Jesus asks why we notice the speck in someone else’s eye while ignoring the plank in our own. But sometimes we don’t see the plank because it has always been there.
Childhood experiences often shape:
How we define safety
How we handle emotions
How we measure worth
How we respond to conflict
These beliefs become protective strategies… but eventually they can become limiting patterns.
Identifying with Martha
Martha in Luke 10 shows this same pattern. She was busy, responsible, and focused on meeting everyone’s needs. She believed she was doing the right thing — being a gracious host, caring for others, and handling responsibilities.
But Jesus gently redirected her:“You are worried and upset about many things… but only one thing is needed.”
Martha’s history shaped her priorities. Her beliefs shaped her behavior. And Jesus invited her into something different — presence, learning, and relationship.
Unlearning lifelong patterns is not easy. These behaviors once kept us safe. But God invites us to something new.
Romans 12:2 reminds us:We are transformed by changing the way we think.
Transformation happens when we:
Notice our beliefs
Question old patterns
Allow God to reshape our thinking
Practice new responses
Prioritize what truly matters
This is a process.Transformation doesn’t happen overnight.But as we allow God to change the way we think, we begin to see clearly — without the plank — and walk in freedom
Scripture Focus
Gospel of Mark 6:37–42
Gospel of Luke 10:38–42
Epistle to the Romans 12:2
Spring Reset and Refresh:  Emotions and Thought Patterns
Join Terry for a group coaching experience looking at identifying your emotions and transforming your thought patterns!  You'll participate via Zoom and receive a handout for each evening.  
Three sessions for $37
April 29 thru May 1 @ 7pm central time.  
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NOTE:  Just in cast you're wondering about the numbering being off on this episode, it was posted last week and never showed up on distribution channels.  I'm trying again!  Hope you enjoy this episode!
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of life. Whether we are waiting for answers, healing, direction, or change, the waiting season can feel long and lonely.
In today’s episode Terry discusses the uncertainty of so many things we face in our day to day lives.  God cares about all those things, whether they are BIG or small. 
She reflects on what Scripture teaches about waiting and how God often provides in unexpected ways. Through biblical examples and practical encouragement, she reminds us that waiting doesn’t mean God is absent — it is often the place where He is quietly at work.
 
Scripture References:
I Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you!
Psalm 27:14. Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord
1 Kings 17:16  Ravens bring Elijah Food
Exodus 16         Israelites in the Wilderness
Galatians 6:9  do good, don’t become wearyRomans 12:11 serve the LORD with zeal1 Corinthians 16:13 stand firm in the faithEphesians 6:19 pray and be alert2 Timothy 4:5 keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist
Isaiah 40:31  Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 
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Suggested Listening…..Songs for Seasons of Waiting
Wait by Matt Maher
https://youtu.be/sn23I2-AP7w?si=heIEGH_YSzWszYI1
Don’t Be Afraid by Brandon Heath
https://youtu.be/ONPoSGyk-SA?si=Wv-hJHwKag46lN3K
New Wine by Hillsong
https://youtu.be/QbJaM_EneMw?si=uAvoN7EzGsmXz6qc

I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.  
Today's audio, John 20: 1-23, 30-31, is John's description of what happened on Resurrection Day or Easter Sunday.  He describes the women finding the tomb empty and encountering angels in the tomb.  Also Mary being asked "why are you weeping?"  
John chapter 20 ends with his own description of why he wrote this gospel...."so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that believing you may have life in His name."
This is my prayer for you as you listen to these Passion Week audios.  May you know Jesus the risen Christ!  
Regular podcast releases will resume on Tuesday.
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I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.  
Today's audio is very short because not much happened on Saturday, which is the Jewish Sabbath.  The laws required Jews to do no work on this day.  Yet we find the Pharisees in Matthew 27:62-66 meeting with Pilate to make sure Jesus' tomb was secured appropriately.  This is in contrast to the disciples who rested according to the law.  Luke 23:56
As you listen to these two short passages, I ask you to consider if your heart is aligned to Jesus' teaching as you approach Easter Sunday.
Regular podcast releases will resume next Tuesday.
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We're walking together from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.  I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.
Good Friday is an important day in Passion Week.  Today's scripture is from the gospel of John.  John's gospel is the only eyewitness account of Jesus death on the cross.  Terry reads John 18:28-19:30.  
Regular podcast releases will resume next Tuesday.
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Thursday is an important day in Passion Week.  In today's scripture reading, Matthew 26:17-75, you will hear about the passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples.  We use his words from this scripture when we take communion today.  
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemene and Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss.  You'll also hear Peter deny Jesus three times, exactly what Jesus had predicted earlier.  
Let's all make sure we aren't betraying or denying Jesus in the way we engage in the world this week or any week.  
I will be posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.  Regular podcast releases will resume next Tuesday.
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