Send us a text During this busy season, Finding Grace In The Wilderness' last episode of 2025 pauses and reflects on the truth of Christmas. The truth is that Christmas is all about love. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Whosoever is each one of us. Jesus came to this world for each one of us. In this episode, Sharon discusses how our enemy tries every way possible to keep us from accep...

Send us a text This episode will include a special recording from the recent 2025 Grace In The Wilderness' Joshua's Hope Christmas Brunch for Bereaved Moms. Sharon shares how God has helped her cope through the Christmases since her son, Bradley, passed away four years ago. God is the friend that sticks closer than a brother and He is a great Helper and Comforter of the brokenhearted. Sharon shares about how He has spoken personally to her and help to carry her through the difficult days of C...

Send us a text Today the podcast includes a special recording from the 2025 Grace In The Wilderness' Joshua's Hope Christmas Brunch for Bereaved Moms. Maxine Boyd shares her story about her daughter Hannah's struggle with mental illness and suicide in 2023. After Hannah's death, Maxine was desperate for comfort and she went to the only True Source that could help, the Lord. God led her to begin a ministry to help those who are contemplating suicide and their families. Her ministry is called "...

Send us a text Sharon interviews her friend, Marie Pritchett. Marie is Vice President of Grace In The Wilderness Ministries and works with Sharon in the ministry. Marie shares about her unimaginable journey: her fight against mesothelioma. Marie and her husband have been through many trials in their lives, including the loss of their 20 year old son Josh 20 years ago, the four-wheeler accident of their daughter Ali when she was 16, and a golf cart accident that nearly took Marie's life severa...

Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family coming out of the cycle of alcolholism. He has been faithful in helping them to overcome and to help countless other people. Marie and Chris have an incredible story of the grace and guidance of God. They are proof that, if you will trust ...

Send us a text November 10, 2025 marks four years since Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, went to meet Jesus face to face when he passed away at just 21 years old. Today the podcast is dedicated to Bradley's memory. Sharon shares a recording of her talk at Fair Play Camp School for Boys from November 9. She and Scott were blessed to share the day at the camp as Sharon is given the opportunity to share Bradley's story every two years at the camp to a group of new boys. Bradley had struggles in ...

Send us a text This week Sharon interviews Marie Koth. Marie and her husband Chris have led Christian 12-step programs for 36 years to help those affected by addiction. Marie shares her story of growing up in a home with two alcoholic parents and then marrying a man who also sufferred from alcoholism. Her story is encouraging, inspiring, and she speaks from experience when she shares valuable information for coping when people you love are alcoholic. Don't miss this first part of the 2-...

Send us a text In this episode, Sharon breaks down what it means to have a friendship with Jesus. Some friends come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Once we accept Him as our Savior, He comes into our lives to stay--through the good, the bad, and the ugly. He never leaves us, nor forsakes us. They say to have a friend, you have to be one. Jesus is our friend even when we don't give Him the time of day. God made us for relationship. That works both ways. We should long for...

Send us a text Today Sharon shares thoughts about the death of the man of God, patriot, and President of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. This senseless murder has rattled a nation like few deaths have in many, many years. There is more going on here clearly. It is more than a news story. It is about eternity, and a spiritual battle that is burning in our nation. As children of God and as Americans who love our country, our hearts should be and are broken for this devastating loss. But ...

Send us a text What a treat today! Levi and Hadley Hawkins (ages 4 and 2), Sharon’s grandchildren join the podcast today. Let your heart be touched by the faith of some little ones today. They sing a blessing and Jesus Loves Me during this mini episode. May your heart be lifted and never forget Jesus Loves You! Nothing preaches more than when God uses the little ones to share with us! Please subscribe and follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We will be back next time with a ...

Send us a text This episode Sharon shares a funny story about a recent trip with her friend, Carole, to a women's conference. They met with some obstacles in their path to the conference and she shares the challenges and blessings for the trip. The story is reminiscent of our journey of life, how we find ourselves missing opportunities, running into obstacles, and how God gives us a way through. He is also helping His children find their way home. Don't we all certainly need that guidan...

Send us a text On today's episode, Sharon welcomes a wonderful young woman, Jamie Smith. Jamie shares her testimony of her rescue by God from addition and abuse. Jamie's story is a beautiful reflection of God's grace in the wilderness. Join us today for this heartwrenching, encouraging, and inspiring interview with a woman who has known true heartache yet exudes the joy of the Lord and who has a servant's heart and love for others. Please subscribe and follow the podcast so you don't miss a s...

Send us a text Sometimes God allows things to be shaken in our lives or in the world to reveal what is truly eternal and lasting. Today the podcast explores standing firm even when we are shaken. One minute we are upright and the next, our world can be turned upside down like a snow glove. Isn't it amazing what one phone call can do to stir up our lives? In this episode, Sharon discusses finding our footing when the earth is moving out from under our feet. God is the only firm foundatio...

Send us a text The unthinkable happens. The unbearable lands on our doorstep. We get the news or the call no one ever wants to receive. Tragedy hits with a blow that knocks, not only the breath out of us, but the life out of us too. Our hearts break so much they physically hurt. It is tempting in these storms to turn our backs on God, to blame Him, and to be angry. How can a loving God allow such terrible things to happen to good people? Peace. We need peace! Stats show that more people...

Send us a text This past Thursday was the 25th birthday of Bradley, Sharon and Scott's son. In remembering him, the podcast is sharing parts of his celebration of life. Last week was Bradley's story, Sharon's talk from the service. If you haven't heard it, please go back and listen to episode 54 from Season 2. Bradley's life is an incredible story about overcoming adversity and darkness to let the love of God shine for all to see. Today's episode includes Austin O'Donald's talk "God Wants the...

Send us a text July 17 is the birthday of Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, who passed away on November 10, 2021 from a skateboarding accident. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the family and Scott's band, New Dixie Storm, are hosting a Memorial/Fundraiser for Fair Play Camp School to celebrate Bradley's birthday and his life. To access the poster and more information, go to https://sharonhawkins.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bradley-Hawkins-Birthday-Memorial-Final.png What better way to remember Br...

Send us a text What a special time as Sharon interviews her friend, Linda Byce. Linda has been through so much. She cared for her husband after his massive heart attack that left his brain without oxygen for quite awhile causing him great debilitating disability. She cared for him for the remaining 11 years of his life. At the age of 14 years old, her son Trammell was stricken with a terrible virus that caused paralysis and they were told he would never walk again. But God had a miracle waiti...

Send us a text Today is the last episode of Season 1. What a great year! Thank you for all who have listened to the Finding Grace In The Wilderness Podcast for the last year. It has been a blessing to spend this year in community with our listeners, and learning from God’s Word. Our episode today focuses on forgiveness. Why is it that we can forgive others? Forgive God when we think He has been unfair (which of course isn’t true)? But we cannot forgive ourselves. As children of God, we have f...

Send us a text Sharon takes a look at John 15 about the vine and the branch. God is the Gardener. Jesus is the Vine. We are the Branches. Without our attachment to Christ, we can do nothing. This passage offers wisdom and encouragement in navigating life's challenges for today's woman. The branches draw life and nutrients from the main vine. Without this connection, the branches would wither and die, and be incapable of producing any fruit. Only Jesus can produce the Fruits of the Spirit in o...

Send us a text This episode is about perseverance. Sharon shares her heart about losing her pet who has helped comfort her and her husband after her son's death. Sometimes life does not seem fair, and then there comes the straw that breaks the camel's back. She discusses how with God's help we need to refocus our faith back on Him. He is where our hope comes from. There are many examples from the Bible when people have faced terribly hard situations and how God has helped them to stand strong...