In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening.
What to Expect:
Highlights:
04:45 It Had to Happen Moments
05:41 Crystal's Journey: From Struggles to Strength
11:57 Finding Faith and Freedom
16:22 The Power of Relationships
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
The Weight of Unhealed Trauma: How burying pain from childhood can damage emotional health and relationships.
Healing as a Gift: Why giving yourself the space and grace to heal unlocks freedom and generational impact.
Navigating Triggers: How to address trauma responses and empower your loved ones to support your healing.
Parenting with Awareness: Creating a safe space for your children to share and feel seen.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Isaiah 61:3: "To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."
🌟 Next Step:
Take one step toward your healing today—whether it’s journaling, seeking counseling, or sharing your story with a trusted friend. Acknowledge your pain and remind yourself: healing isn’t weakness; it’s a reclaiming of your power.
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
Seeing Your Children Through God’s Eyes: How parents can reflect God’s love to their children and affirm their value.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Practical tips for having age-appropriate talks about equity, equality, and racism with your children.
Positive Reinforcement in Parenting: Why reinforcing your children’s identity through a Godly lens prepares them to stand firm in a challenging world.
A Letter to Her Sons: Insights from When I See You, Carlaura’s heartfelt book written to affirm her children’s worth and encourage them to see themselves as God does.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Psalm 139:14: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
🌟 Next Step:
Grab a copy of When I See You and read it with your child taking opportunities to reinforce positive identity to them.
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
God’s Sovereignty in the Unexpected: How an unplanned hysterectomy and life-threatening blood clots revealed God’s perfect timing.
Divine Provision: The comfort of having her sister by her side and feeling God’s presence in traumatic moments.
Faith Amid Questions: A reminder that even when we don’t understand, God knows, and it’s all part of His plan.
Living Through the Trial: Finding purpose and gratitude in the fact that God thought enough of her to save her life.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
🌟 Next Step:
Spend time journaling about a moment in your life when you felt unprepared or uncertain. Ask God to reveal how His hand was guiding you through it, even if you couldn’t see
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
God’s Unconditional Love: Reflecting on Romans 5:8 and how God loves us despite our imperfections.
From Shame to Redemption: Carlaura’s heartfelt story of fearing rejection but finding acceptance and grace in both her marriage and her faith.
Purpose in the Pain: How God uses even our mistakes and brokenness to bring glory to His name.
Freedom From Shame: A reminder that there is no condemnation in Christ, and every part of your story matters.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
🌟 Next Step:
This week, take a moment to write down one area of your life where you’ve experienced shame. Pray and ask God to reveal how He’s using that part of your story for His glory.
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🎙️ Episode Highlights:
Struggles with Self-Worth: Learn how doubts about her voice and story being “good enough” held her back for years.
The Power of Godly Friendships: Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with friends who see God’s vision for your life, push you forward, and remind you of the gifts God has placed inside of you.
Using Your Voice for God’s Purpose: Why stepping into your calling starts with silencing fear and trusting that your voice matters.
💡 Takeaways for Listeners:
How to overcome insecurities about your voice or story.
The role of friendships in helping you walk in faith and purpose.
Practical steps to trust God and speak up when He calls you to share your story.
🌟 Next Steps:
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
Raw Honesty About Struggles: Carlaura shares how partial blindness during her second pregnancy and multiple corrective surgeries left her questioning God’s presence and plan.
A Journey Through Postpartum Depression: Insights on how motherhood didn’t match her dreams and how she found the strength to push through for her son.
Seeing God in the Unseen: How her baby boy became the gift that reminded her of God’s purpose and gave her the will to keep going.
Faith in the Unexpected: Discover how God’s plans, though different from ours, are always perfect and purposeful.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
🌟 Next Step:
Reflect on the areas where you feel unqualified and ask God to show you how He is equipping you for His purpose.
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🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:
Childhood Reflections: A tender story of Carlaura asking her mom if God had forgotten about them during a difficult season.
Faith in the Small Moments: How God’s presence was revealed in small, daily blessings like meals on the table and opportunities for education.
Trusting God’s Timing: The importance of waiting on God’s perfect plan, even when it feels like your prayers are unanswered.
Finding Gratitude: How shifting your focus from the “big blessings” to the small moments can transform your faith journey.
📖 Scriptural Inspiration:
Lamentations 3:22-23: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Psalm 27:13-14: "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
🌟 Next Step:
This week, write down three small ways God has shown His faithfulness in your daily life. Reflect on how these moments remind you of His presence.
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"Whether you’re facing the expected or the unexpected, Broken Blessings explores the purpose behind every challenge. Hosted by Carlaura Flie, an author, wife, and mother navigating life’s most vulnerable moments, this podcast reveals how God turns brokenness into a masterpiece. From medical struggles to parenting an autistic child, Carlaura shares heartfelt stories and spiritual insights to inspire faith, hope, and resilience. Each episode offers practical wisdom, authentic testimonies, and resources to help you trust God’s purpose for your life. No matter how shattered your journey may feel, there is beauty waiting in the broken blessings."
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